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Melburnians get rooftop farm and bar

In a move that is making the rest of Australia green with envy, Melbourne, which arguably claims to be the culture capital of Australia, is set to gain a restaurant, bar as part of the new $3 million Skygarden rooftop venture launched in Melbourne last week.

Australians face “significant and unnecessary barriers” to Right to Repair

News, Waste and Recycling

The results of a Federal Productivity Commission inquiry into Right to Repair laws in Australia released last week found that there are “significant and unnecessary barriers” to consumers’ Right to Repair.

Australia’s travelling solar-powered laundry van

Cleaning and Hygiene, News, Health and Wellbeing

Did you know that in many communities across the country, Australians do not have access to reliable washing facilities? For people living in remote or disadvantaged communities, the idea of owning their own laundry machine or dryer is something that is simply out of reach. For many Indigenous communities, as well as for people experiencing homelessness, laundry facilities may be too costly to justify.

Quick Chat: Retub rebound, but with a difference

Quick Chat

The Green List’s Rose Mary Petrass sat down for a chat with Retub founder Victoria Shannon, talking about the reuse and multi-use boom of post-lockdown Australia, how Retub works, and what it’s like living off-grid on an island.

Castlemaine: A place where you can dare to dream green

News

Castlemaine has long been a haven for creative types with a sustainability bent. If you’ve ever driven through the region in the late afternoon autumn light and noticed the stunning colours of the landscape, its soft hills and small villages packed with generous old homes and commercial buildings you’ll understand why.