SA first in Australia to outlaw single use plastics

SA is the first state to outlaw the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic.

1 March, 2021

New projects added to infrastructure priority list

Australia’s independent infrastructure advisory body has added a record number of new projects to its priority list.

1 March, 2021

Bushfires, BMX and coming out – council projects win awards

LGPro Victoria has announced the winners of its annual awards for excellence.

26 February, 2021

New bodies to guide Qld, NSW on renewables

NSW and Qld have established bodies to advise government on renewables.

25 February, 2021

Infrastructure projects win recycling grants

A Melbourne council will redevelop a local hockey field using recycled materials.

21 February, 2021

WA to pilot ‘virtual power plant’

Western Australia has announced a plan to pilot the state’s first ‘virtual power plant’.

11 February, 2021

Future water plans must factor in climate change

Water managers will have to be adaptive and agile to meet the challenges ahead, the Productivity Commission says.

11 February, 2021

Tasmania to introduce statewide waste levy

Tasmania has announced plans to introduce a statewide levy on landfill operators.

5 February, 2021

$32m hydro-powered battery project gets go-ahead

The NSW government has given approval for a $32 million hydro-powered battery project near Albury.

4 February, 2021

Winning the war against food waste

A uniform, consistent regulatory framework for reducing food waste is needed across all levels of government and all Australian jurisdictions.

4 February, 2021

Aus hits new record for renewable energy

Solar power is driving new records in Australia’s renewable energy capacity.

3 February, 2021

NT inks deal for mega solar farm

The NT has signed an agreement which will see it export renewable energy to Singapore.

31 January, 2021

Waste company accused of ripping off workers

A major waste company that holds contracts with a number of local councils is accused of underpaying workers.

27 January, 2021

Councils hope to benefit from $35m recycling fund

NSW councils are calling for a $35 million recycling funding boost to target frontline projects.

25 January, 2021