High tech waste initiatives vie for award

Council waste initiatives are among the finalists in the MAV Awards for Excellence in Technology.

22 April, 2021

Victoria set to become last to join container deposit train

Victoria will model its container deposit scheme on NSW when when it becomes the last Australian jurisdiction to roll out a cash-for-cans scheme.

19 April, 2021

$1.08b deal banks on gas-fired recovery for SA

The Commonwealth and SA governments have signed a $1.08b energy and emissions deal.

18 April, 2021

Govt waste champions shortlisted for awards

Government initiatives have been recognised in WA’s annual waste management awards.

8 April, 2021

Council an ‘exemplar’ of asbestos management

Blue Mountains City Council has reinvented itself as a leader in the management of asbestos.

29 March, 2021

SA first in Australia to outlaw single use plastics

SA is the first state to outlaw the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic.

1 March, 2021

Infrastructure projects win recycling grants

A Melbourne council will redevelop a local hockey field using recycled materials.

21 February, 2021

Future water plans must factor in climate change

Water managers will have to be adaptive and agile to meet the challenges ahead, the Productivity Commission says.

11 February, 2021

Tasmania to introduce statewide waste levy

Tasmania has announced plans to introduce a statewide levy on landfill operators.

5 February, 2021

Winning the war against food waste

A uniform, consistent regulatory framework for reducing food waste is needed across all levels of government and all Australian jurisdictions.

4 February, 2021

Waste company accused of ripping off workers

A major waste company that holds contracts with a number of local councils is accused of underpaying workers.

27 January, 2021

Councils hope to benefit from $35m recycling fund

NSW councils are calling for a $35 million recycling funding boost to target frontline projects.

25 January, 2021

Major infrastructure investment for NSW national parks

NSW will invest $257 million to improve community infrastructure in National Parks.

18 January, 2021

Victoria funds $9m solvent recycling plant

The Victorian government has provided a grant for the state’s biggest liquid waste recycling plant.

14 January, 2021