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Wednesday, 04 July 2018 17:18
Working with nature for greener cities
As Australian cities grow and transform, we need to ensure we are not building the slums of the future by making buildings so tall and tight they turn our streets into stark canyons. Sydney's Wolli Creek, where buildings dominate and…
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Environment
Wednesday, 04 April 2018 15:05
New carbon fibre permeable pavement
The production of carbon fibre goods is on the rise; however, recycling this material still remains a challenge. It may, however, be soon possible to grind up carbon fibre waste and use it in water-draining concrete, according to a research…
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Major Projects & Infrastructure
Wednesday, 04 April 2018 00:00
China's waste import ban affecting Victorian councils
Local councils affected by China's ban on importing recyclable waste have been given a short-term reprieve, with the Victorian Government chipping in $13 million to help them manage their rubbish. Last year China announced it would stop taking what it…
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Environment
Wednesday, 24 January 2018 16:31
SA's 'Torrens to Torrens' South Rd upgrade ahead of schedule & under budget
SA's "Torrens to Torrens" South Rd upgrade under budget and ahead of schedule. The State Government of South Australia in conjunction with The Federal Government has commenced two major upgrades of the main arterial road, Main South Road, which is the…
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Transport
Thursday, 21 September 2017 14:46
A 20-minute city sounds good, but becoming one is a huge challenge
A 20-minute city sounds good, but becoming one is a huge challenge Carolyn Whitzman, Professor of Urban Planning, University of MelbourneOriginal article by The Conversation. Melbourne’s ambitions to be a ‘20-minute city’ aren’t likely to be achieved by its recently…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 14:55
Barossa Council back up power solution; A CSS Case Study
Case Study: Barossa Council Back Up Power Generator Orignal article by CSS Pty Ltd, 2nd June 2017 Project Case Study: Barossa Council Backup Power Solution Date: September 2012 Solutions: Backup Power Diesel Generator, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Location: Nuriootpa, South…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Monday, 24 July 2017 14:55
London shoppers create electricity by walking in city oasis
Pavegen walkway in Bird Street, London (Credit: Pavegen) What was once a grey and dull street connecting Oxford and Barrett Street in London has now become a showcase for clean, green city living and an oasis for shoppers. Bird Street,…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Monday, 24 July 2017 14:12
Farming the suburbs – why can’t we grow food wherever we want?
Farming the suburbs – why can’t we grow food wherever we want? Jennifer Kent, University of Sydney Some local councils are more tolerant than others in allowing residents to grow food where they want. dscribe Food provides the foundations for…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Friday, 30 June 2017 10:31
Australia’s digital strategy needs major readjustment
Australia's digital strategy needs major readjustment Ron Johnston, University of Sydney When it comes to digital competitiveness, Australia needs to step up and get serious about education. University of Washington/Flickr, CC BY-NC Australia ranks 15 out of 63 nations when…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Friday, 30 June 2017 10:24
Sitting in traffic linked to weight gain & widening waistlines
Hate sitting in traffic? Prepare to hate it some more after results from a recent study show that sitting in traffic can actually lead to weight gain and widening waistlines. These results are particularly alarming when you consider that…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
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