Aussie councils in running for top international gong

Australian councils have been named in the Intelligent Community Forum’s Top7 of 2020.

13 February, 2020

Maths and VR prevent sewer pipe corrosion

A modelling tool helps council officers manage sewer pipe corrosion from their desks.

11 December, 2019

Australia ‘behind the game’ on food waste

A UK food expert says Australia is lagging on reducing food waste.

5 November, 2019

Better packaging to reduce food waste

Improving food packaging is one of the pillars of the government’s strategy to reduce food waste.

30 October, 2019

Decentralised system puts handbrake on recycling

A report has found confusion and inconsistencies in Victoria’s waste system.

21 October, 2019

Website to attract local government workers

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

17 October, 2019

High cost of recycling leads to more landfill waste

Councils are dropping recycling schemes because of high costs, an industry paper says.

10 October, 2019

Brainy bins help councils get smart about waste

Councils are increasingly adopting smart bin technology to improve waste management.

4 October, 2019

Waste ban useless if no recycling commitment: councils

The success of a proposed waste export ban hangs on green procurement, councils say.

15 August, 2019

Why the Budget let us down: ALGA

The president of Australia’s local government peak tells Government News why councils feel let down by the federal budget.

4 April, 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

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

Council’s pioneering approach to waste

Lake Macquarie Council’s front-running approach to waste management has seen it take out multiple awards in recent years.

4 February, 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