Sustainability
High-tech drone deployed to manage flying-foxes
Redland City Council is deploying a thermal-imaging drone to enhance the management of flying-fox roosting sites across the Redlands Coast mainland.
Mayor, Jos Mitchell said...
Blue Mountains creek pollution investigated
Blue Mountains City Council has concluded its investigation into two pollution incidents that occurred in separate creeks in Lawson in March.
In both cases, Council...
Batteries spark waste truck fires at Capalaba
Redland City Council is urging the community to ensure they dispose of used batteries correctly following two fires in waste and recycling trucks at...
Townsville man fined $2,580 over dumped rubbish
Queensland’s Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) has dished out a hefty fine to a man for unlawfully dumping rubbish in...
Albury bin program a finalist for NSW Excellence Awards
Albury City Council’s flagship waste initiative, Ten Years of Three Bins, has been named a finalist in the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, in the Partnerships...
Parramatta council releases plan for parks boost
City of Parramatta Council’s vision for more modern green spaces, parks and playgrounds is a step closer with the Carlingford Parklands Design Plan now...
Coffs council issues erosion control reminder
City of Coffs Harbour Council has issued a reminder to developers, builders and earthmovers to prioritise installation and maintenance of effective sediment and erosion...
Sustainable solutions on show at buy circular event for councils
Victorian local councils are set to come together on Wednesday, 11 June for a major showcase highlighting the use of circular and recycled products...
Sensory garden named in honour of Baulkham Hills volunteer
The Hills Shire Council has named a new sensory garden at Balcombe Heights Estate in Baulkham Hills after a community stalwart.
Mayor of The Hills...
New infestation of highly invasive weed found in Tweed
Rous has been alerted to a significant infestation of the highly invasive weed, Frogbit, at Banora Point in the Tweed Shire and is asking...
$312m solar farm approved for Richmond Valley
The NSW Government has approved the development of a large-scale solar farm in the Richmond Valley that it says will power more than 36,000...
Victorian Govt expands air quality improvement grants to councils
The Victorian Government has announced a new round of Air Quality Improvement Precinct grants – with this round expanded to support local government, schools, community...
Shire of Murray diverts 37 tonnes of e-waste from landfill
WA's Shire of Murray has diverted more than 37 tonnes of e-waste from landfill in the past 18 months.
Shire President, Douglas McLarty said the...
City of Hobart powers up e-bike library
Registrations have officially opened for Hobart’s first ever electric bicycle library - with City of Hobart Council saying initial demand for the e-mobility devices...
Maitland serves up kitchen caddies ahead of FOGO service rollout
Households across Maitland will start receiving kitchen caddies and compostable liners this month as Maitland City Council looks to equip the community with everything...
