Smart flood warning system saves lives
A flood-prone councils says a smart warning system is preventing motorists being swept away.
18 November, 2019
Environment
Bushfire mayors want climate change on the table
Bushfire-affected mayors have signed a joint statement calling on the government to acknowledge climate change.
15 November, 2019
TCorp’s $1.8b sustainable bond oversubscribed
The NSW public sector financing agency has issued a $1.8 billion sustainable bond.
14 November, 2019
Qld LGAs most at risk from climate change
Queensland LGAs are most at risk from climate change, an extensive analysis reveals.
11 November, 2019
Timetable set down for waste export ban
Enviroment ministers have agreed to phase out all waste exports by 2022.
11 November, 2019
Councils make pledge on procuring recyclables
Southern Sydney councils will use their collective purchasing power to procure recycled materials from regional areas.
7 November, 2019
Millions in drought assistance for councils
Drought affected councils have received a multi-million dollar windfall from the federal government’s $1 billion drought package.
7 November, 2019
Australia ‘behind the game’ on food waste
A UK food expert says Australia is lagging on reducing food waste.
5 November, 2019
Rubbish in roads to tackle waste crisis
Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will trial using recyclables in asphalt to improve road quality and reduce landfill.
4 November, 2019
Review to beef up council power on dumped trolleys
Councils could soon have more power to crack down on dumped shopping trolleys.
4 November, 2019
Better packaging to reduce food waste
Improving food packaging is one of the pillars of the government’s strategy to reduce food waste.
30 October, 2019
Simulator tool shows how bushfires spread
A Sydney council has adopted a bushfire mapping tool used during the deadly California fires.
27 October, 2019
Council declares glass war
A Melbourne council has banned glass from mixed recycling bins.
27 October, 2019
Tests demonstrate benefits of recycled roads
Using recycled materials in roads saves money and the environment, a report says.
24 October, 2019
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