Rain gardens and liveability in Albert Park
It’s a pleasure to cross this street in Albert Park, especially at this time of year. On the far side of the intersection is a rain garden, one of the more than 200 rain gard
Steps towards a water sensitive Fishermans Bend
We, that is Melburnians, use 50 GL more water each year than the rainfall that is captured in water storages, according to Water Minister Harriet Shing1. Fishermans Bend, in a phra
Next chapter for Barak Beacon
The site of the former Barak Beacon housing estate has been cleared. The Building Communities Consortium has been appointed to re-develop four public housing sites – in Port
Container Deposit Scheme at last
On Wednesday 1 November, a Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) started in Victoria. 10c can be redeemed for every eligible container. The CDS could not come soon enough for Ross and Ra