Winners announced at LGNSW environment awards

The best local government environment initiatives have been recognised at LGNSW’s annual awards.

6 December, 2023

Council’s heat island study a first for eastern Sydney

City of Sydney is conducting a heat island-mapping study with the University of Western Sydney to help it can prepare for hotter summers.

6 December, 2023

Have we been over-hyping hydrogen?

A leading think tank says hydrogen is being over-hyped, and says any investment must be strategically targeted.

5 December, 2023

Online tool supports investment in green hydrogen, iron and steel

An online tool created to support investment in Australian resource development has been extended to include green hydrogen, iron and steel. 

28 November, 2023

Government upsizes renewables investment

The federal government is upsizing its investment in renewable energy projects as coal fired plants reach the end of their lives.

23 November, 2023

WA council’s FOGO cuts landfill by 20 per cent, boosts circular economy

City of Subiaco says its FOGO service is proving a winner for the environment and the community.

22 November, 2023

Victorian asbestos plan collapses as govt fails to consult with councils

Victoria’s plans to improve asbestos disposal have fallen over, the Auditor General says.

22 November, 2023

Sustainability guide launched for rail sector

The Australasian Railway Association has released its first comprehensive sustainability guide for the rail sector.

14 November, 2023

Council partnership brings renewable energy to local business

A Sydney council is partnering with a renewable energy company to offer an aggregated PPA to local businesses.

6 November, 2023

First WA hydrogen refuelling station planned for Perth

City of Perth is set to build the state’s first hydrogen refuelling station.

5 November, 2023

Productivity Commission told to focus on climate, energy

The federal government says it’s time for the Productivity Commission to play a bigger and more constructive role in the climate and energy space.

2 November, 2023

$24.8m contract awarded for new FOGO plant on NSW South Coast

Bega Council has awarded the contract for a new organics processing plant.

1 November, 2023

SA not there yet on climate change risk management, auditor says

The SA government has a way to go before it can say it’s managing climate change risk effectively, a new report says.

1 November, 2023

Murray-Darling Basin plan won’t be delivered on time or on budget: report

The Murray-Darling Basin plan won’t be delivered on time or on budget despite a recently announced extension of the deadline, the Productivity Commission says.

30 October, 2023