Environment
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Southbank local makes sustainability a priority
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
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.
Read MoreA sustainable seafood party!
South Melbourne Market's much loved Mussel & Jazz Festival is helping restore Port Phillip Bay's decimated shellfish reefs.
Read MoreA sustainable merger
Two Fishermans Bend environmental groups amalgamated last month to form Westgate Biodiversity: Bili Nursery and Landcare.
Read MoreSolar Southbank
Southbank could potentially be exclusively powered by solar energy according to the Australian PV Institute (APVI).
Read MoreMarket goes plastic free
In an effort to support a more green and sustainable future, the South Melbourne Market is going plastic free.
Read MoreGreen market
South Melbourne Market’s innovative organic waste systems have won the Port Phillip Council two separate sustainability awards.
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Final tracks laid through the Metro Tunnel
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