Fighting fire with goats

Bega Valley Shire Council is trialling the use of goats to reduce bushfire hazards in areas of hard to access public land.

The goats are owned and managed by Rent-A-Ruminant (Herds for Hire), a local company who supply the herd for weed and vegetation control.

The goats are contained by a portable electric fence that can be set up in a few hours and tailored to a size that suits each location.

“Goats have been used successfully both in the shire and interstate for a range of weed and hazard reduction jobs,” BVSC Natural Assets Officer, Andrew Morrison said.

Switch on for bulb and battery recycling

Sydneysiders have no excuses left for throwing toxic batteries in the kitchen bin, with a free and easily accessible year-round service for bulb, battery and mobile phone recycling now available across the city.

Ten convenient recycling stations at community centres and libraries will mean residents can dispose of problem waste within walking distance of home instead of waiting for the City’s quarterly e-waste and chemical drop-off days to come around.

Blacktown City Council wins 2013 Stormwater NSW Award for Excellence

Blacktown City Council was recognised at the 2013 Stormwater Industry Association Awards for Excellence recently and announced the winner of the Integrated Stormwater Design category.

The Awards encourage and celebrate excellence in the innovation, development, completion and management of stormwater projects and the people involved.

Council Renews NT Training Awards Sponsorship

East Arnhem Shire Council is pleased to announce the renewal of sponsorship of the Northern Territory Training Awards in 2014.

The NT Training Awards are the Department of Business annual premier event recognising training excellence and achievements by Territory businesses, training organisations, apprentices, trainees, trainers and students, with individual and organisational awards. The Council will return as Gold Sponsors in 2014.