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 Environment
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
Water regulation worries laid bare in new audit
Key public authorities are failing to tackle worsening water quality in Sydney’s key reservoir, NSW’s auditor has warned in a report highly critical of the state’s EPA.
10 July, 2018
Victorian Government moves on green procurement
Recycling industry applauds the Andrews Government’s $37 million package to boost the market for recycled materials in the state, which follows Senate inquiry’s recommendation that governments adopt green procurement.
5 July, 2018
Governments should buy recycled material: inquiry
Commonwealth departments and state and local governments would adopt more explicit ‘green procurement’ policies under measures recommended by a Senate committee.
2 July, 2018
Fund gives a boost to ‘circular economy’
Local government and the waste industry welcome the Victorian Government’s new scheme to develop markets for recyclable waste but say more investment is needed.
31 May, 2018
New ‘blueprint’ for major project delivery
A partnership between state and local governments, water utilities, land management and community groups has enabled the most efficient delivery of a large urban waterway project, officials say.
31 May, 2018
Councils are “leading action” on climate change
Local governments are increasingly adopting corporate emissions reduction targets but are challenged by a lack of resourcing, report finds.
21 May, 2018
Local governments tackle water waste
Extensive community education programs and the use of smart technologies are among the tools being used by “water wise” councils in Western Australia.
14 May, 2018
Councils swoop on solutions to flying-fox woes
Rapidly growing flying-fox colonies in urban areas are causing grief for councils across NSW but state support for long-term resettlement of habitats could offer a solution.
7 May, 2018
Mixed reaction to environment ministers’ recycling agreement
Local government welcomes new pledge to tackle waste but recycling industry says implementation detail and funding are missing.
1 May, 2018
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