Environment

Collaborative plan for Yarra River, Birrarung launched

Collaborative plan for Yarra River, Birrarung launched

March 9th, 2022 - David Schout

After more than four years of extensive consultation with traditional owners, the community, local councils and a host of government agencies, an overarching plan for the Yarra River, Birrarung has been launched.

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Southbank local makes sustainability a priority

February 10th, 2022 - Spencer Fowler Steen

When Sara Riva moved to Southbank, she quickly realised there was something missing.

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Freshwater Place makes a splash with top water rating

December 9th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

A Southbank residential building which achieved an impressive feat of saving more than 26 million litres of water a year has been recognised with a top water rating.

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A sustainable seafood party!

March 6th, 2019 - Southbank News

South Melbourne Market's much loved Mussel & Jazz Festival is helping restore Port Phillip Bay's decimated shellfish reefs.

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A sustainable merger

September 3rd, 2018 - Southbank News

Two Fishermans Bend environmental groups amalgamated last month to form Westgate Biodiversity: Bili Nursery and Landcare.

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Solar Southbank

May 8th, 2018 - Southbank News

Southbank could potentially be exclusively powered by solar energy according to the Australian PV Institute (APVI).

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Market goes plastic free

April 11th, 2018 - Southbank News

In an effort to support a more green and sustainable future, the South Melbourne Market is going plastic free.

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Green market

March 8th, 2018 - Sean Car

South Melbourne Market’s innovative organic waste systems have won the Port Phillip Council two separate sustainability awards.

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On the box

February 14th, 2012 - Southbank News
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