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Caloundra wins the Australian Tidy Towns Awards The Queensland town of Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast has been announced the Overall Winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Tidy Towns Awards 2012. The announcement was made at the national awards ceremony and Vice Regal Reception hosted by the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO at her Yarralumla residence in Canberra. As well as winning the overall Australian title, Caloundra won the Community Action & Partnerships and the ‘Dame Phyllis F..
Caloundra wins the Australian Tidy Towns Awards The Queensland town of Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast has been announced the Overall Winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Tidy Towns Awards 2012. The announcement was made at the national awards ceremony and Vice Regal Reception hosted by the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO at her Yarralumla residence in Canberra. As well as winning the overall Australian title, Caloundra won the Community Action & Partnerships and the ‘Dame Phyllis F..
Release Date: 9/11/2011
Schools, businesses and communities rewarded for healthy initiatives at 2011 Healthy Queensland awards. Eighteen communities, schools and workplaces taking a healthy approach to life shared in $1.6 million prize money at today’s Healthy Queensland Awards ceremony in Parliament House. Now in its third year, Minister for Health Geoff Wilson was proud to see the awards assisting so many Queensland schools and organisations implement healthy programs and facilities. “Queensland Health is committed to giving people the tools..
Schools, businesses and communities rewarded for healthy initiatives at 2011 Healthy Queensland awards. Eighteen communities, schools and workplaces taking a healthy approach to life shared in $1.6 million prize money at today’s Healthy Queensland Awards ceremony in Parliament House. Now in its third year, Minister for Health Geoff Wilson was proud to see the awards assisting so many Queensland schools and organisations implement healthy programs and facilities. “Queensland Health is committed to giving people the tools..
Release Date: 4/11/11
Queensland’s Greenest and Healthiest School for 2011 Bulimba State School named top school Bulimba State School in metropolitan Brisbane has been named the Keep Australia Beautiful’s 2011 Greenest and Healthiest School in Queensland. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland Chief Executive Officer, Rick Burnett said Bulimba State School was the outstanding school for 2011, having shown a commitment to “sustainability” and environmental and health issues across all the categories in the Green and Healthiest Sc..
Queensland’s Greenest and Healthiest School for 2011 Bulimba State School named top school Bulimba State School in metropolitan Brisbane has been named the Keep Australia Beautiful’s 2011 Greenest and Healthiest School in Queensland. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland Chief Executive Officer, Rick Burnett said Bulimba State School was the outstanding school for 2011, having shown a commitment to “sustainability” and environmental and health issues across all the categories in the Green and Healthiest Sc..
Release Date: 02/11/2011
Healthy Finalists In the Running for their share of $1.6 million at the 2011 Healthy Queensland Awards Eighteen entries have been selected as finalists to share part of the $1.6 million prize pool in the 2011 Healthy Queensland Awards. Health Minister Geoff Wilson said he was excited to see businesses, schools and organisations from across the state making the final cut. "Queensland Health is working hard to keep people healthy in their local communities. "As part of that commitment we have asked schools, workplaces and c..
Healthy Finalists In the Running for their share of $1.6 million at the 2011 Healthy Queensland Awards Eighteen entries have been selected as finalists to share part of the $1.6 million prize pool in the 2011 Healthy Queensland Awards. Health Minister Geoff Wilson said he was excited to see businesses, schools and organisations from across the state making the final cut. "Queensland Health is working hard to keep people healthy in their local communities. "As part of that commitment we have asked schools, workplaces and c..
Release Date: 07-09-2011
Ipswich leads Queensland in “sustainability” Ipswich City Council has won the 2011 Queensland Sustainable Cities Award judged by Keep Australia Beautiful. Making the announcement today, KAB Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett, said Ipswich City and surrounds was the outstanding entry among our larger cities that competed for this award. “It is particularly pleasing to note the incredible hardship and rebuilding that Ipswich City Council has faced this year – the year of disaster in Queensland,” Burnett sai..
Ipswich leads Queensland in “sustainability” Ipswich City Council has won the 2011 Queensland Sustainable Cities Award judged by Keep Australia Beautiful. Making the announcement today, KAB Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett, said Ipswich City and surrounds was the outstanding entry among our larger cities that competed for this award. “It is particularly pleasing to note the incredible hardship and rebuilding that Ipswich City Council has faced this year – the year of disaster in Queensland,” Burnett sai..
Release Date: 04/10/2011
CALOUNDRA claims victory in Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland Tidy Towns 2011 Caloundra has been named Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland’s Tidiest Town for 2011. The announcement was made by Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Mr Rick Burnett at a gala awards ceremony on the Gold Coast this evening. (Monday October 3rd). The award was presented by Her Excellency, The Governor of Queensland, Ms Penelope Wensley, AC, who is the Patron of Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland. Mr Burnett said “Caloundra has..
CALOUNDRA claims victory in Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland Tidy Towns 2011 Caloundra has been named Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland’s Tidiest Town for 2011. The announcement was made by Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Mr Rick Burnett at a gala awards ceremony on the Gold Coast this evening. (Monday October 3rd). The award was presented by Her Excellency, The Governor of Queensland, Ms Penelope Wensley, AC, who is the Patron of Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland. Mr Burnett said “Caloundra has..
Release Date: 26 July 2011
Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk reveals City's most Spotless Suburb Lord Mayor Graham Quirk today announced the south-east eastern suburb of Mackenzie has been named as Brisbane's most "Spotless Suburb". The Lord Mayor said Mackenzie's Gainsborough Park Estate had been chosen from 18 suburbs and the community groups representing them who had been nominated by their local councillor in the 2011 Brisbane Spotless Suburbs competition. "I want Brisbane to be Australia's most clean and green city and I'm proud to announce that Mackenzi..
Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk reveals City's most Spotless Suburb Lord Mayor Graham Quirk today announced the south-east eastern suburb of Mackenzie has been named as Brisbane's most "Spotless Suburb". The Lord Mayor said Mackenzie's Gainsborough Park Estate had been chosen from 18 suburbs and the community groups representing them who had been nominated by their local councillor in the 2011 Brisbane Spotless Suburbs competition. "I want Brisbane to be Australia's most clean and green city and I'm proud to announce that Mackenzi..
Release Date: 19 May 2011
'Healthiest' Queenslanders awarded Communities, schools and workplaces doing things differently to improve the health of Queenslanders today shared in $1.6 million in prizes. Health Minister Geoff Wilson announced the winners of this year's Healthy Queensland Awards in a special ceremony at Parliament House. "Congratulations to the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Loganlea State High and to Playgroup Association of Queensland," Mr Wilson said. "Their innovative and exciting programs saw them beat out a strong field of entr..
'Healthiest' Queenslanders awarded Communities, schools and workplaces doing things differently to improve the health of Queenslanders today shared in $1.6 million in prizes. Health Minister Geoff Wilson announced the winners of this year's Healthy Queensland Awards in a special ceremony at Parliament House. "Congratulations to the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Loganlea State High and to Playgroup Association of Queensland," Mr Wilson said. "Their innovative and exciting programs saw them beat out a strong field of entr..
Release Date: 16 May 2011
Queenslanders rewarded for healthy ideas Communities, schools and workplaces doing things differently to improve the health of Queenslanders are vying for $1.6 million in prizes. Health Minister Geoff Wilson today announced the finalists in this year's Healthy Queensland Awards. The top six entries in each category have been recognised for their healthy ideas to help Queenslanders be more active, make healthier food choices and maintain a healthy weight. "These awards are a great way for the community to get involved in ..
Queenslanders rewarded for healthy ideas Communities, schools and workplaces doing things differently to improve the health of Queenslanders are vying for $1.6 million in prizes. Health Minister Geoff Wilson today announced the finalists in this year's Healthy Queensland Awards. The top six entries in each category have been recognised for their healthy ideas to help Queenslanders be more active, make healthier food choices and maintain a healthy weight. "These awards are a great way for the community to get involved in ..
Release Date: 06 May 2011
Tallebudgera Beach, QLD, wins the Australian Clean Beaches Awards Tallebudgera Beach has been named Australia's "Cleanest Beach" in the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Clean Beaches Awards 2010/11. Tallebudgera, on the Gold Coast, outshone entries from all States and the Northern Territory to also take out the Community Action and Partnerships; 'Dame Phyllis Frost' Litter Prevention and the Young Legends category awards. The awards were announced today in South Australia. The CEO of Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland, Ri..
Tallebudgera Beach, QLD, wins the Australian Clean Beaches Awards Tallebudgera Beach has been named Australia's "Cleanest Beach" in the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Clean Beaches Awards 2010/11. Tallebudgera, on the Gold Coast, outshone entries from all States and the Northern Territory to also take out the Community Action and Partnerships; 'Dame Phyllis Frost' Litter Prevention and the Young Legends category awards. The awards were announced today in South Australia. The CEO of Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland, Ri..
Release Date: 16 April 2011
Lithgow in NSW wins the Australian Tidy Towns Awards The New South Wales town of Lithgow has been announced the Overall Winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Tidy Towns Awards 2010/11. The announcement was made at the national awards ceremony held this evening at Beechworth in Victoria, the winner of the prestigious award last year. As well as winning the overall Australian title, Lithgow won the Environmental Innovation and Protection award and received a commendation in the Water Conservation and the Heritage and Culture ..
Lithgow in NSW wins the Australian Tidy Towns Awards The New South Wales town of Lithgow has been announced the Overall Winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Tidy Towns Awards 2010/11. The announcement was made at the national awards ceremony held this evening at Beechworth in Victoria, the winner of the prestigious award last year. As well as winning the overall Australian title, Lithgow won the Environmental Innovation and Protection award and received a commendation in the Water Conservation and the Heritage and Culture ..
Release Date: 16 April 2011
Stanthorpe in QLD wins the Resource Recovery & Waste Management category award at the Australian Tidy Towns Awards The Queensland town of Stanthorpe has won the Resource Recovery & Waster Management category award at the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Tidy Towns Awards 2010/11. The announcement was made at the national awards ceremony held this evening at Beechworth in Victoria, the winner of the prestigious award last year. According to the Australian Tidy Towns National Judge, Dick Olesinski, the Stanthorpe Tidy Tow..
Stanthorpe in QLD wins the Resource Recovery & Waste Management category award at the Australian Tidy Towns Awards The Queensland town of Stanthorpe has won the Resource Recovery & Waster Management category award at the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Tidy Towns Awards 2010/11. The announcement was made at the national awards ceremony held this evening at Beechworth in Victoria, the winner of the prestigious award last year. According to the Australian Tidy Towns National Judge, Dick Olesinski, the Stanthorpe Tidy Tow..
Release Date: 15 April 2011
Coochie goes "Butt Free" In a Queensland, and Australian first, Coochiemudlo Island in Moreton Bay is declaring itself a “butt-free island”. The initiative by Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland, in partnership with the Redlands City Council, Coochiemudlo is aiming to stop all cigarette butt litter on the island. Launching the scheme today, Redland City Deputy Mayor Murray Elliott , and CEO of KABQ, Rick Burnett, unveiled new signs and special “personal ashtrays” aimed at smokers who visit Coochiemudlo Islan..
Coochie goes "Butt Free" In a Queensland, and Australian first, Coochiemudlo Island in Moreton Bay is declaring itself a “butt-free island”. The initiative by Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland, in partnership with the Redlands City Council, Coochiemudlo is aiming to stop all cigarette butt litter on the island. Launching the scheme today, Redland City Deputy Mayor Murray Elliott , and CEO of KABQ, Rick Burnett, unveiled new signs and special “personal ashtrays” aimed at smokers who visit Coochiemudlo Islan..
Release Date: 8 April 2011
Keep Australia Beautiful has launched its 2011 search for Queensland’s “tidiest town”, in a battered landscape “littered” with the debris of floods and cyclonic devastation. KABQ’s CEO, Rick Burnett, said this year would be a great challenge for many loyal townships and communities, and regular entrants of the annual “Tidy Towns” competition. “We know many communities are suffering and we hope the “Tidy Towns” spirit and sense of pride will shine through and help speed ..
Keep Australia Beautiful has launched its 2011 search for Queensland’s “tidiest town”, in a battered landscape “littered” with the debris of floods and cyclonic devastation. KABQ’s CEO, Rick Burnett, said this year would be a great challenge for many loyal townships and communities, and regular entrants of the annual “Tidy Towns” competition. “We know many communities are suffering and we hope the “Tidy Towns” spirit and sense of pride will shine through and help speed ..
Release Date: 3 December 2010
Tallebudgera Beach on the Gold Coast has won the Keep Australia Beautiful “cleanest beach” award in Queensland for 2010. The beautiful setting where Tallebudgera Creek reaches the ocean, with a combination of surf, sand and estuary eco-systems, was the outstanding entry among scores of applications along the Queensland coastline. Making the announcement today, the CEO of Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland, Rick Burnett, said Tallebudgera was a unique and inspiring entry that demonstrated how people who care about their ..
Tallebudgera Beach on the Gold Coast has won the Keep Australia Beautiful “cleanest beach” award in Queensland for 2010. The beautiful setting where Tallebudgera Creek reaches the ocean, with a combination of surf, sand and estuary eco-systems, was the outstanding entry among scores of applications along the Queensland coastline. Making the announcement today, the CEO of Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland, Rick Burnett, said Tallebudgera was a unique and inspiring entry that demonstrated how people who care about their ..
Release Date: 2 November 2010
Redlands City Council has won the Community Action and Partnerships Award at the national 2010 Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards. The award was presented in Sydney on Monday November 1st at a ceremony hosted by last year's winner City of Canada Bay. A range of finalists from across Australia were at the event. Sean Rooney – who judged the awards – said the project was remarkable and highlighted the fantastic work being done to keep cities sustainable as pressure on the environment continues to grow. ..
Redlands City Council has won the Community Action and Partnerships Award at the national 2010 Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards. The award was presented in Sydney on Monday November 1st at a ceremony hosted by last year's winner City of Canada Bay. A range of finalists from across Australia were at the event. Sean Rooney – who judged the awards – said the project was remarkable and highlighted the fantastic work being done to keep cities sustainable as pressure on the environment continues to grow. ..
Release Date: 2nd November 2010
Fantastic news for Queensland’s Redland City Council. It has won the Community Action and Partnerships Award at the national 2010 Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards. Cr Melva Hobson Mayor Redland City Council representing the community of Redland City will receive the award at a special presentation ceremony (on Monday November 1st) in the presence of Federal Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Tony Burke. Sean Rooney – who judged the awards – said the pro..
Fantastic news for Queensland’s Redland City Council. It has won the Community Action and Partnerships Award at the national 2010 Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards. Cr Melva Hobson Mayor Redland City Council representing the community of Redland City will receive the award at a special presentation ceremony (on Monday November 1st) in the presence of Federal Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Tony Burke. Sean Rooney – who judged the awards – said the pro..
Release Date: 13 October 2010
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Release Date: 8 October 2010
The independent report by Graham Miller into the Shen Neng 1 (Courier Mail Oct 7 (http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/experts-fear-more-coastal-oil-spills-off-queensland/story-e6freoof-1225935124705)) says we can expect more oil spill disasters. Great work, but surely we knew that! It’s obvious with more ships and bigger ships, and more ports and bigger ports. It’s “human nature” that we will have more disasters? “Mother nature” built our greatest natural asset - the unique and..
The independent report by Graham Miller into the Shen Neng 1 (Courier Mail Oct 7 (http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/experts-fear-more-coastal-oil-spills-off-queensland/story-e6freoof-1225935124705)) says we can expect more oil spill disasters. Great work, but surely we knew that! It’s obvious with more ships and bigger ships, and more ports and bigger ports. It’s “human nature” that we will have more disasters? “Mother nature” built our greatest natural asset - the unique and..
Release Date: 5 October 2010
Keep Australia Beautiful supports the introduction of “daylight saving” for Queensland to save energy and home power costs. Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett, says the effect of turning clocks forward one hour “is like holding Earth Hour every day for 6 months”. Earth Hour is the internationally acclaimed practice of turning out lights across the world for one hour at a specified time each year. It aims to educate the world about saving energy. The next Earth Hour is scheduled for Saturday March 26, 2011 – www..
Keep Australia Beautiful supports the introduction of “daylight saving” for Queensland to save energy and home power costs. Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett, says the effect of turning clocks forward one hour “is like holding Earth Hour every day for 6 months”. Earth Hour is the internationally acclaimed practice of turning out lights across the world for one hour at a specified time each year. It aims to educate the world about saving energy. The next Earth Hour is scheduled for Saturday March 26, 2011 – www..
Release Date: 28 September 2010
Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland is looking for the state’s healthiest community, school and workplace and has $1.6 million in prizemoney to give away. KABQ Chief Executive Officer, Mr Rick Burnett, said the money would promote programs and projects that improved the health and well-being of Queenslanders. Launching the Healthy Queensland Awards today, Premier Anna Bligh encouraged Queenslanders to become involved and submit entries. "The goal of the Healthy Queensland Awards is to reward communities, schools and workp..
Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland is looking for the state’s healthiest community, school and workplace and has $1.6 million in prizemoney to give away. KABQ Chief Executive Officer, Mr Rick Burnett, said the money would promote programs and projects that improved the health and well-being of Queenslanders. Launching the Healthy Queensland Awards today, Premier Anna Bligh encouraged Queenslanders to become involved and submit entries. "The goal of the Healthy Queensland Awards is to reward communities, schools and workp..
Release Date: 23 September 2010
Queensland is the most littered mainland state, according to the latest Keep Australia Beautiful figures. The Sunshine State is 15 percent higher than the national average, with Tasmania the only worse performer. Commenting on the figures today, the CEO of Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland, Mr Rick Burnett, said it was time for a new awareness campaign to change the culture of Queenslanders who litter. “It is a lazy and thoughtless habit, that has far-reaching consequences for the environment,” Burnett said. He..
Queensland is the most littered mainland state, according to the latest Keep Australia Beautiful figures. The Sunshine State is 15 percent higher than the national average, with Tasmania the only worse performer. Commenting on the figures today, the CEO of Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland, Mr Rick Burnett, said it was time for a new awareness campaign to change the culture of Queenslanders who litter. “It is a lazy and thoughtless habit, that has far-reaching consequences for the environment,” Burnett said. He..
Release Date: 01 September 2010
Stanthorpe has been named the Queensland Ergon Energy Tidiest Town for 2010. Taking out the State title in this year’s prestigious Keep Australia Beautiful competition, the Darling Downs community out-performed 103 other entrants. The announcement was made by Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Mr Rick Burnett at a gala awards ceremony in Mackay tonight (Monday August 30). Presenting the award, Ergon Energy’s Chief Executive, Mr Ian McLeod, praised all the entrants and winners for their dedication and commitm..
Stanthorpe has been named the Queensland Ergon Energy Tidiest Town for 2010. Taking out the State title in this year’s prestigious Keep Australia Beautiful competition, the Darling Downs community out-performed 103 other entrants. The announcement was made by Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Mr Rick Burnett at a gala awards ceremony in Mackay tonight (Monday August 30). Presenting the award, Ergon Energy’s Chief Executive, Mr Ian McLeod, praised all the entrants and winners for their dedication and commitm..
Release Date: 29 July 2010
It’s that time of the year again! Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland is throwing out the challenge to Queensland local governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island community councils, Surf Life Saving clubs, schools, beach residents and community groups to prove they have Queensland’s cleanest beach. This fun, competitive program is open to any beach or shore area along a body of water, such as, a bay, river or lake. We encourage all to nominate. In the 13th year of the ever popular competition, Kee..
It’s that time of the year again! Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland is throwing out the challenge to Queensland local governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island community councils, Surf Life Saving clubs, schools, beach residents and community groups to prove they have Queensland’s cleanest beach. This fun, competitive program is open to any beach or shore area along a body of water, such as, a bay, river or lake. We encourage all to nominate. In the 13th year of the ever popular competition, Kee..
Release Date: 28 July 2010
Brisbane’s Spotless Suburb competition winners’ were announced today, organised by Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland in partnership with Lord Mayor, Campbell Newman, Brisbane City Council and SITA Environmental Solutions. Now in its second year the aim of the competition is to encourage a cleaner, litter-free and beautiful Brisbane. It is an annual competition between the 26 Brisbane Wards with winners selected after expert judging which took place in May, 2010. There are 7 categories and an overall winner –you ..
Brisbane’s Spotless Suburb competition winners’ were announced today, organised by Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland in partnership with Lord Mayor, Campbell Newman, Brisbane City Council and SITA Environmental Solutions. Now in its second year the aim of the competition is to encourage a cleaner, litter-free and beautiful Brisbane. It is an annual competition between the 26 Brisbane Wards with winners selected after expert judging which took place in May, 2010. There are 7 categories and an overall winner –you ..
Release Date: 28July 2010
Queensland’s most sustainable and environmentally friendly communities have been named, with Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland announcing the state finalists in the prestigious Ergon Energy Tidy Towns awards for 2010. KABQ Chief Executive Officer Rick Burnett said the finalists from each of eight regions as well as 10 outstanding achievement categories would now be judged for the State awards in Mackay in four weeks. “More than 90 regional awards have been announced in the past month, and celebrated by thei..
Queensland’s most sustainable and environmentally friendly communities have been named, with Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland announcing the state finalists in the prestigious Ergon Energy Tidy Towns awards for 2010. KABQ Chief Executive Officer Rick Burnett said the finalists from each of eight regions as well as 10 outstanding achievement categories would now be judged for the State awards in Mackay in four weeks. “More than 90 regional awards have been announced in the past month, and celebrated by thei..
Release Date: 22 July 2010
Stanthorpe was today named Darling Down’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said Queensland’s ‘Coolest’ Town is also Darling Downs’ tidiest town. “Stanthorpe is a great example of a community addressing sustainability,” Mr Burnett said. “With the work being done with water recycling, using recycled effluent for watering lawns and gardens instead of valuable potable water; energ..
Stanthorpe was today named Darling Down’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said Queensland’s ‘Coolest’ Town is also Darling Downs’ tidiest town. “Stanthorpe is a great example of a community addressing sustainability,” Mr Burnett said. “With the work being done with water recycling, using recycled effluent for watering lawns and gardens instead of valuable potable water; energ..
Release Date: 16 July 2010
Winton was today named Western Queensland’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said the judges had no hesitation in awarding this title to Winton. “Winton was presented with enthusiasm and passion and it is apparent there is a high level of pride in this community,” Mr Burnett said. “In entering their town everyone involved demonstrated a very clear and thorough understanding of the criteria, the stand..
Winton was today named Western Queensland’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said the judges had no hesitation in awarding this title to Winton. “Winton was presented with enthusiasm and passion and it is apparent there is a high level of pride in this community,” Mr Burnett said. “In entering their town everyone involved demonstrated a very clear and thorough understanding of the criteria, the stand..
Release Date: 15 July 2010
Bowen was today named Whitsunday Isaac Mackay’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said the new Bowen front beach development was the highlight. “Not only is it beautifully designed and well maintained, it is so user friendly and an instant hit with locals and visitors,” Mr Burnett said. “Features including playground, skate bowl, museum, soundshell, disability access and Visitor Information Centre reac..
Bowen was today named Whitsunday Isaac Mackay’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said the new Bowen front beach development was the highlight. “Not only is it beautifully designed and well maintained, it is so user friendly and an instant hit with locals and visitors,” Mr Burnett said. “Features including playground, skate bowl, museum, soundshell, disability access and Visitor Information Centre reac..
Release Date: 14 July 2010
Eidsvold was today named Wide Bay Burnett’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said the Eidsvold community had developed a strong will to improve their environment and well-being. “They have not tolerated complacency, and have been very proactive in striving for what they want,” Mr Burnett said. “The town’s entrances, footpaths, parks and gardens are attractive and lovingly maintained. ..
Eidsvold was today named Wide Bay Burnett’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said the Eidsvold community had developed a strong will to improve their environment and well-being. “They have not tolerated complacency, and have been very proactive in striving for what they want,” Mr Burnett said. “The town’s entrances, footpaths, parks and gardens are attractive and lovingly maintained. ..
Release Date: 21 July 2010
Redcliffe was today named South East Queensland’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said Queensland’s oldest historic seaside town of Redcliffe was a celebration of lifestyle, going right back to its origins. “Its award winning museum is a popular destination for day trippers from Brisbane,” Burnett said. “And the new Ted Smout Bridge connecting the peninsula with the mainland has lifted the Redc..
Redcliffe was today named South East Queensland’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said Queensland’s oldest historic seaside town of Redcliffe was a celebration of lifestyle, going right back to its origins. “Its award winning museum is a popular destination for day trippers from Brisbane,” Burnett said. “And the new Ted Smout Bridge connecting the peninsula with the mainland has lifted the Redc..
Release Date: 19 July 2010
AYR was today named North Queensland’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said the Ayr community had achieved a comprehensive and long term goal over a number of years to beautify the town and its environment. “This well-planned upgrade driven by community spirit has enhanced a very attractive and liveable coastal town,” Mr Burnett said. “The community has shown the value of consultation at all levels...
AYR was today named North Queensland’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said the Ayr community had achieved a comprehensive and long term goal over a number of years to beautify the town and its environment. “This well-planned upgrade driven by community spirit has enhanced a very attractive and liveable coastal town,” Mr Burnett said. “The community has shown the value of consultation at all levels...
Release Date: 20 July 2010
KARUMBA was today named Far North Queensland’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said Karumba at the mouth of the Norman River is fast becoming a highly desirable tourist destination. “It’s easy to see why with the barramundi fishing and prawning, plus the glorious sunsets and layback atmosphere there is a lot to offer,” Burnett said. “Karumba is also a major mineral processor and exporter and h..
KARUMBA was today named Far North Queensland’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said Karumba at the mouth of the Norman River is fast becoming a highly desirable tourist destination. “It’s easy to see why with the barramundi fishing and prawning, plus the glorious sunsets and layback atmosphere there is a lot to offer,” Burnett said. “Karumba is also a major mineral processor and exporter and h..
Release Date: 13 July 2010
Tieri was today named Central Queensland’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said “Tieri demonstrated innovative and unique applications in sustainability with all buildings in the town equipped with a range of energy saving devices.” “The community is addressing a number of great issues, with solar energy being trailed, and treated effluent being used to irrigate sporting ovals, parks and gardens,” Mr Bur..
Tieri was today named Central Queensland’s Tidiest Town at the 2010 Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Regional Awards. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland CEO, Rick Burnett said “Tieri demonstrated innovative and unique applications in sustainability with all buildings in the town equipped with a range of energy saving devices.” “The community is addressing a number of great issues, with solar energy being trailed, and treated effluent being used to irrigate sporting ovals, parks and gardens,” Mr Bur..
Release Date: July 2010
Grundfos Pumps Australia is proud to re-confirm its commitment to spreading the water conservation message through its sponsorship of National Water Week, being held 17 -23 October 2010. This year’s National Water Week theme is ‘Australia’s most precious resource’. National Water Week is an annual awareness week designed to raise public awareness and assist communities to take actions that help protect and conserve Australia’s most precious resource – water. The week encourages grass-ro..
Grundfos Pumps Australia is proud to re-confirm its commitment to spreading the water conservation message through its sponsorship of National Water Week, being held 17 -23 October 2010. This year’s National Water Week theme is ‘Australia’s most precious resource’. National Water Week is an annual awareness week designed to raise public awareness and assist communities to take actions that help protect and conserve Australia’s most precious resource – water. The week encourages grass-ro..
Release Date: 15 June 2010
SITA welcomes the introduction of Queensland levy SITA Environmental Solutions (SITA) welcomes and fully supports the Queensland Government’s announcement to implement a landfill levy on commercial and industrial (C&I) waste streams including low-hazard and high-hazard waste. General Manager, Marketing & Strategy, Simon Gardner Lee said “This announcement is a positive step forward for Queensland – it will assist in supporting a new era of sustainability where the emphasis will be on r..
SITA welcomes the introduction of Queensland levy SITA Environmental Solutions (SITA) welcomes and fully supports the Queensland Government’s announcement to implement a landfill levy on commercial and industrial (C&I) waste streams including low-hazard and high-hazard waste. General Manager, Marketing & Strategy, Simon Gardner Lee said “This announcement is a positive step forward for Queensland – it will assist in supporting a new era of sustainability where the emphasis will be on r..
