Victorian councils have been ordered to revisit garden mulch supply contracts following the discovery of asbestos at metropolitan parks.
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Asbestos dumpers face up to $10m in fines
The government says it’s working with councils to reduce the clean up bill after the discovery of asbestos-contaminated mulch.
Hunter water releases turf best practice guidelines
Hunter Water has released a suite of resources that will help local councils better design, manage and maintain their green open spaces.
National waste reduction targets ‘set to fail’
Can Australia meet its national waste reduction targets in the next eight years?
NSW EPA appoints new CEO
Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
NSW plans revival of ‘colonial throwback’ post
Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
‘Stop the blame game’: waste, recycling sectors back EPA
Industry peak bodies say they are ‘astounded’ by the NSW environment minister’s public criticisms of agency over handling of report.
Councils adopting ‘holistic approach’ on litter
Emerging technologies and partnerships with community groups are among local governments’ strategies to combat litter.
Water regulation worries laid bare in new audit
Key public authorities are failing to tackle worsening water quality in Sydney’s key reservoir, NSW’s auditor has warned in a report highly critical of the state’s EPA.
GPS trackers fitted to vehicles that dump illegally
Environment Protection Agency gets tough.
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