Sewage-munching bugs save council $400k

An award-winning sewage treatment plant has ditched chemicals for sludge-eating bugs.

1 July, 2019

Turning a growing problem into a growing opportunity

Why isn’t the problem of textile waste in Australia, driven by population growth, cheap and ‘fast fashion’ and mass consumption, at the forefront of government agendas?

20 May, 2019

What about us? Election campaign disappoints councils

Disgruntled councils say the major parties have sidelined local government in their election campaigns.

7 May, 2019

Australia’s top ten solar-powered suburbs

Queensland is home to the nation’s most solar-friendly houses, according to a new report.

8 April, 2019

Townsville hailed for floods clean-up

The national peak waste recovery body has praised Townsville council’s mammoth floods clean up effort.

28 March, 2019

Growing call for use of recyclables in roadworks

The recycling industry is urging the state government to mandate the use of recyclables in public roadworks.

21 March, 2019

Victorian councils launch bid to fix ‘broken’ recycling system

Victorian councils are urging the state to reinvest more than $500 million from the landfill levy.

11 March, 2019

NSW councils cry foul over state waste levy

Councils say the NSW government needs to channel all funds raised through the state’s waste levy into recycling efforts.

7 March, 2019

New network to drive waste innovation

Industry experts will be linked with governments to explore innovative ways to tackle the waste crisis.

28 February, 2019

Engagement hindered by ‘technocratic’ approaches

Institutional and cultural factors are preventing public utilities from greater collaboration with indigenous communities.

4 February, 2019

Smart recycling app tackles waste contamination

Initiative helps tackle misinformation about recycling by empowering residents to sort their waste correctly.

28 January, 2019

Councils urge ministers after “lost opportunity” waste talks

Australia’s local government peak has slammed the meeting of environment ministers as a “lost opportunity.”

10 December, 2018

Waste woes: call for incentives, tax changes

Australia’s waste and recycling sectors want environment ministers to commit to new policies and regulations at key meeting.

3 December, 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