The best local government environment initiatives have been recognised at LGNSW’s annual awards.
Tag: environment
Joint Organisations funded to employ net zero officers
Nine regional joint council organisations will be funded to employ a dedicated net zero officer to drive emission reductions.
National scorecard reveals top clean transport performers
The Climate Council has released its clean transport scorecard. How did your state fare?
Proposed planning amendment gives councils more say in sustainable buildings
A coalition of Victorian councils has lodged a state planning amendment that will give them more power to require sustainability in new buildings.
Where to for climate under Labor?
The Climate Commission, disbanded by Tony Abbott in 2013, is unlikely to be revived under Labor, according to the body that followed it.
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.
Victoria’s ten year plan to boost recycling
Victoria has released a 10-year plan to boost recycling and and reduce landfill waste.
City of Newcastle wins top environment award
Newcastle was named overall winner at the LGNSW environment awards.
Website to attract local government workers
A new website will help councils attract more workers and fill skills shortages.
NSW innovation network for circular economy
A NSW innovation network has been launched to drive the move to a circular economy.