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

NSW govt pocketing two thirds of waste levy

Only a third of the NSW waste levy is being reinvested back into waste programs, an auditor’s report has found.

29 November, 2020

Procurement: a new front in the sustainability battle

A new resource has been launched to increase procurement of recycled material.

23 November, 2020

Sydney energy from waste plant faces pushback

Councils say they don’t want an energy-from-waste facility in Western Sydney.

23 November, 2020

Top gong for council that won over hostile community

Isaac Regional Council has won an award for planning excellence.

16 November, 2020

Victoria moves towards cash-for-cans by 2023

Victoria is moving forward on plans for a government-regulated container deposit scheme.

12 November, 2020