Environment
The surf’s up in Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour is full of piers, boats and privatised moorings and its edges are rocky or raised platforms of aged timber.
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Automatic river cleaner “Geoff” lands on the Yarra
Next time you’re walking along the Yarra River, look out for Geoff.
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Council trial making high-rise composting a reality
In an Australian-first, the City of Melbourne has introduced its Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service in high-rise buildings through a 12-month pilot program.
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A safe berth for Pacific blacks
The whole point of creating floating wetlands is to attract birdlife and nature lovers to a busy part of the river.
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“Floating wetlands” set to transform the Yarra River in Docklands
A series of “floating wetlands” are being launched in Docklands under a trial project to support a healthy ecosystem on the Yarra River.
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Community battery a first step for renewable energy in Docklands
The state government has announced a new community battery for Docklands, which will give locals small businesses owners without roof access the chance to benefit from renewable energy.
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Boats sail into a new-look Melbourne City Marina
A $1.97 million upgrade of Melbourne City Marina on Victoria Harbour has finished including with new pontoons, security gates, and piles being installed in time for summer.
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Docklands to receive new community battery
The state government has announced a new community battery for Docklands, which will be installed at the Library at the Dock as part of the City of Melbourne’s Power Melbourne project.
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Trailblazing women of the maritime industry come together
In celebration of the 60th Melbourne Boat Show and the remarkable women paving the way in the maritime industry, Boating Industry Association Victoria and the City of Melbourne hosted a Women on Water networking event in Docklands last month.
Read MorePower Melbourne consultation open
The City of Melbourne is calling on feedback from the local community on potential locations for community batteries in its ambition to transition Melbourne to 100 per cent renewable energy.
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