Sustainability, housing, top list for western Sydney councils

Sustainability measures and affordable housing are priorities for Western Sydney’s councils over the next four years.

4 July, 2022

Amsterdam to Newcastle: ‘repair cafes’ save junk from going to landfill

Council ‘repair cafes’ encourage residents to fix broken items rather than disposing of them.

2 May, 2022

How Norfolk Island is solving its waste dilemma

Norfolk Island Regional Council is turning to circular economy initiatives to solve its waste management problems.

25 April, 2022

Multi-million dollar answer to Darwin’s wastewater problem

A high-tech treatment plant is being built in Darwin to solve its wastewater problem.

28 March, 2022

Ministerial powers used to override council planning decision

The Qld government has enacted special ministerial powers to override a council planning decision.

31 January, 2022

Recycling grants open for Vic local councils

The Victorian Government is investing into the regional recycling infrastructure and has opened up grants for local councils.

24 January, 2022

NSW Circular launches new tool for councils

A new platform will help councils and communities to track their transition to zero waste.

6 December, 2021

WA Govt announces $1.4M in funding for waste reduction

More than $1.4 million in grants has been announced by the Western Australian Government for waste reduction.

18 November, 2021

Victorian council constructs bridges to last a century

The City of Greater Geelong has completed the construction of two new bridges that will be maintenance-free for at least 100 years.

4 November, 2021

Council aims to turn sewage into cash

A council-owned water service provider hopes to turn a product made from sewage in a sustainable revenue stream.

28 October, 2021

No chicken or egg when it comes to FOGO

The only way to get composting capacity built is to signal to investors that supply of FOGO is going to grow.

4 October, 2021

Council alliance takes collaborative approach to waste management

Three South East Queensland Councils have formed an alliance to push for a new regional recycling facility.

23 September, 2021

Concern about energy from waste loophole

The NSW government has backed ‘energy from waste’ as an acceptable waste management option as long as human health and the environment is protected.

13 September, 2021

Council to produce tiles from dumped mattresses

Shoalhaven City Council is building a green ceramics ‘micro-factory’ that will turn discarded mattresses and glass waste into tiles.

25 August, 2021