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Letter from
the Editor
What a historic year it’s been for politics!
Last time I wrote that I was ruminating
over the fallout from the Turnbull reelection. Since then we’ve watched
Brexit unfold but last week’s American
Presidential result has arguably diverted
the wary gaze of the world. In what’s
been called one of the most contentious
elections in recent history, Donald Trump
did the unthinkable and became the
45th President of the United States. With
consequences continuing to reverberate,
we can reflect upon our own democratic
process and the legacy we are creating.
And if the following articles are anything to go by,
it’s a legacy we should be proud of. So bringing us
back on topic, I welcome you to enjoy the fantastic
articles from our loyal contributors.
As always a topical & practical article from Romilly
Madew of the GBCA on what it takes to be a resilient
city. Find out if you have the specific attributes agreed
as critical in a city destined to thrive. As Madew
states, “With Australia’s four largest cities expected
to double in size over the next 15 years, ensuring that
our standard of living remains among the highest in
the world will hinge upon our ability to build cities
that are resilient to the environmental, social and
economic challenges that are a growing part of life in
the 21st century.” Read more to find out how.
We know that over 70% of water consumption is
used for irrigation, so we have no choice but to
find more efficient ways to conserve water used
in irrigation while still enjoying our beautiful
outdoor lifestyle. One of the most advanced
irrigation systems that has a dramatic impact on
water conservation is drip irrigation. The article
by Irrigation Australia explains the many benefits
including reducing rates, avoiding trips on pesky
sprinkler heads and most importantly, conserving
our most precious resource - water.
Vanessa Bernardo, Editor
[email protected]
Insightful piece by Jodie Bricout on
implementing a Circular Economy in Australia.
And having recently moved home after 12
years working on the circular economy in
France, Bricout is uniquely placed to advise.
At it’s core, a circular economy means that
products, components and materials stay
at their highest utility and value for their
optimal duration. Think designing ‘smart’
products that last longer and can be reused,
sharing things more, making repairs the norm,
recycling materials effectively and converting
some waste materials into biofuels. With job
creation & greenhouse gas emission reduction
a couple of benefits, it’s worth getting your
head around all a Circular Economy can offer.
There’s plenty of other articles from
contributors such as Lighting Council
Australia, ASIAL and LG Professionals, so as
always, enjoy the read.
All the best,
Vanessa Bernardo, Editor
GOVLINK » ISSUE 3 2016