Sydney Water’s ‘greenprint’ for Western Sydney
The Western City Parkland City will be designed around future climate challenges.
28 September, 2020
Environment
DPIE failing on regional NSW water services
The NSW planning department hasn’t properly supported water and sewer services in regional NSW, an audit says.
24 September, 2020
National emissions on the way down
Australia’s energy emissions have decreased dramatically over the last ten years.
10 September, 2020
App helps councils manage rogue trolleys
A public maintenance management app could win the war against wayward trolleys.
10 September, 2020
Council trials soft plastics recycling
A NSW council is trialling a kerbside soft plastics recycling scheme.
7 September, 2020
Royal Commission floats COVID-style National Cabinet for bushfires
A COVID-style National Cabinet could play a role in responding to natural disasters.
31 August, 2020
Bushfire report omission disappoints councils
The report of the NSW bushfire inquiry failed to address emergency service funding arrangements – and councils aren’t happy.
27 August, 2020
Qld-owned generator seals wind power deal
A publicly owned electricity generator has entered into a major wind-power deal.
27 August, 2020
Using COVID recovery to build better cities
Councils around the world are leading the way in a green COVID recovery.
24 August, 2020
Investment in renewables drops
Government policy is being blamed for stymieing investment in renewable energy.
24 August, 2020
WA waste planning ‘inadequate’
WA’s waste recovery targets are under threat because councils are failing to recycle or encourage residents to minimise waste.
22 August, 2020
Garbos go emissions free
Councils are turning to electric garbage trucks as a more sustainable approach to waste collection.
20 August, 2020
Issues paper advocates energy from waste
A Queensland government discussion paper advocates converting waste into energy.
20 August, 2020
NSW to launch renewable hydrogen trial
There are concerns a planned Sydney hydrogen plant could face bushfire risks.
17 August, 2020
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