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Oct 25, 2020
2 min

What a ripper!

Like so many others in Nillumbik, 2020 began with my car being written off in the giant hail storm. Sticking to my word that my next car...

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Oct 9, 2020
2 min

Further Progress on the planning of Nillumbik's Solar Farm at the old Yan Yean Rd Landfill site

Nillumbik Shire Council has moved a step closer to its aim of developing a solar farm on the former Plenty landfill site after awarding...

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Oct 7, 2020
2 min

The advantage of expert advice - Speed Date a Sustainability Expert

We contacted last year's Speed Date a Sustainability Expert participants to find out what difference the event made to them. "I found the...

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Sep 28, 2020
1 min

Sustainable House Day - it's never over!

This year for Sustainable House Day, ten sustainable Nillumbik households participated in two great online events to help Nillumbik...

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Sep 8, 2020
3 min

Simple Energy Efficiency Tips - Nillumbik

How to save on energy costs and reduce your emissions while spending more time at home As we spend more time at home, we’re using much...

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Aug 7, 2020
3 min

Solar Savers-A local government initiative aimed at reducing the cost of solar through bulk buying

Solar Savers bulk-buy program About Solar Savers Solar Savers is a local government initiative helping to make the installation of...

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Jul 9, 2020
1 min

A solar farm for Nillumbik now one step closer!

In an exciting development, Nillumbik Shire Council have gone out to tender for a 5MW solar farm at the former Plenty landfill site. For...

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Jul 9, 2020
1 min

More great events this year to inspire and inform

Successful tender with Nillumbik Shire Council - Practically Green, for events and bulk buy in 2020 Many people want to act on climate...

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Jul 9, 2020
2 min

Speed dating really works!

Nillumbik Shire Councillor Jane Ashton recently tried speed dating to find just the right match - environmental that is. Inspired by...

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