A Queensland council has scored state government investment of more than $9.5 million to introduce organic waste collection.
Category: Sustainability
NSW moves forward with Central West REZ
The NSW government has signed a deed of commitment with its preferred operator of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
Funding review needed for councils to fix ‘catastrophic’ roads damage: report
Severe weather events have caused ‘catastrophic damage’ to Australia’s road network, a new report says.
Winners announced at LGNSW environment awards
The best local government environment initiatives have been recognised at LGNSW’s annual awards.
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 prepare for hotter summers.
Have we been over-hyping hydrogen?
A leading think tank says hydrogen is being over-hyped, and says any investment must be strategically targeted.
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.
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.
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.
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.