The internet of energy: Australia’s future network
Australia’s future energy grid needs to be completely re-imagined if it is to keep up with evolving needs, an analyst says.
29 October, 2018
Environment
Sweden’s sustainable cities a lesson for Australia
The involvement of local government has been essential to Swedish city’s remarkable carbon reduction success, experts say.
26 October, 2018
Innovation hub to tackle climate-induced water shortage
Industry and researchers will explore new ways to recycle wastewater through the use of smart technologies at a new centre.
25 October, 2018
NSW moves to boost recycling industry
The NSW Government has released its draft Circular Economic Policy, but the waste and recycling sectors say the government needs to do much more.
22 October, 2018
Recognising councils’ action on climate change
A council’s floating solar farm and a museum’s energy upgrade project are among local government climate change initiatives recognised in awards.
22 October, 2018
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
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
Wastewater 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
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