Review slams EPBC, calls for ‘independent cop on the beat’

The government will develop new national environmental standards in response to a damning review of the EPBC.

20 July, 2020

Victoria’s ten year plan to boost recycling

Victoria has released a 10-year plan to boost recycling and and reduce landfill waste.

26 February, 2020

City of Newcastle wins top environment award

Newcastle was named overall winner at the LGNSW environment awards.

5 December, 2019

Website to attract local government workers

A new website will help councils attract more workers and fill skills shortages.

17 October, 2019

NSW innovation network for circular economy

A NSW innovation network has been launched to drive the move to a circular economy.

14 October, 2019

Volunteers help authority deliver experience

A tailor-made management system and a suite of programs are helping Parks Victoria manage its 20,000 volunteers.

24 January, 2019

Urban forests: councils tackle urban tree decline

Local governments are exploring creative ways to revive greenery in cities as growing populations and urban density put tree cover at risk.

5 November, 2018

Zero carbon emissions: a shared path of real value 

Frasers Property is opening the curtains for the industry to examine, question and, ultimately, share in the process of creating the world’s most sustainable shopping centre at Burwood Brickworks.

2 July, 2018

Mixed reaction to environment ministers’ recycling agreement

Local government welcomes new pledge to tackle waste but recycling industry says implementation detail and funding are missing.

1 May, 2018

Government News in 2018 – Bigger, better, brighter

Thanks for your support of Government News in 2017. Our last newsletter for the year will be next Tuesday 19 December. We will be back on Friday 5 January 2018. We have a lot planned for 2018. Not far into the new year we’ll be launching a new website and a new look newsletter. That […]

11 December, 2017

Full list of finalists: NSW local government environment stars

Sharing good ideas.

8 November, 2016

Turnbull ministry tweaks quietly demolish Abbott’s policy agenda

Subtle, smart reforms lead rebuilding

18 July, 2016

NSW councils welcome probe into NSW Crown land

Calls for a moratorium on selling or developing Crown land.

27 June, 2016

Zero-debt fetish flushes away infrastructure efficiency savings: Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Operating costs a drag on balance sheets.

16 June, 2016