Landmark renewable energy deal to slash emissions
Major agreement will see 18 NSW councils secure more than a third of their retail energy from a renewable energy generator.
14 October, 2018
Environment
Councils can lead on sustainable transport: report
Low emissions fleets and better cycling and walking infrastructure are among the ways local government can tackle transport pollution.
26 September, 2018
Waste water plagued by ‘longstanding issues’
An audit shows Victorian councils are not managing problematic domestic waste water systems, which an expert says reflects a national problem in need of reform.
24 September, 2018
New waste, recycling solutions to help councils
Local government professionals will join with waste and recycling experts to discuss technologies and innovation.
20 September, 2018
Act now on health impacts of climate change: experts
Health professionals welcome a state plan addressing the health impacts of climate change.
17 September, 2018
New waste policy to include targets, performance reporting
Australia would reduce its total waste by 10 per cent per capita by 2030 if proposals for a revised national waste policy are adopted.
13 September, 2018
Water utilities switch on to digital meters
Digital meters could provide water utilities with improved infrastructure management and the means for greater customer engagement, according to a new paper.
30 August, 2018
Waste industry calls for tax shake-up on recyclables
As the Commonwealth works on a new national waste policy there is growing pressure for Australia to follow France’s lead and lower tax rates on recycled materials.
30 August, 2018
Councils feel the pinch on climate change
Senate inquiry lays bare the climate change conundrum facing local governments, which are expected to manage local impacts but have limited resources to do so.
16 August, 2018
The crisis lurking in Australia’s stormwater drains
As plastic pollution in oceans worsens, an expert is calling on councils to rethink how they manage stormwater drains to prevent plastics from entering waterways.
13 August, 2018
What are the states’ different positions on the NEG?
As energy ministers meet with their federal counterpart Josh Frydenberg, Tony Wood’s guide compares the states’ various stances on the future of the National Energy Guarantee.
9 August, 2018
Partnership powering councils’ climate change action
A not-for-profit initiative supporting local government efforts to reduce emissions and adopt clean energy has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the interest from councils.
23 July, 2018
States announce automated vehicle programs
Coffs Harbour and Armidale in NSW will be the first regional areas in Australia to host a fully automated vehicle trial, while Tasmania announces an electric vehicle program in local government.
23 July, 2018
Councils adopting ‘holistic approach’ on litter
Emerging technologies and partnerships with community groups are among local governments’ strategies to combat litter.
13 July, 2018
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