Saturday, July 27, 2024

Sustainability

Delivery milestone for Australian-first energy recovery facility

The first load of waste from the Rivers Regional Council Group has arrived at Western Australia's Kwinana Energy Recovery facility - the first energy...

EPA announces $1.25m fund for plastic pollution solutions

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is calling on industry innovators to help fight plastic pollution by developing bold and creative solutions to tackle...

Rockhampton plants new neighbourhood tree program

Rockhampton Regional Council has today launched its new Street Tree Planting Program, with 165 trees to be planted across the region. More than 200 residents...

$1.7m Bar Beach upgrades roll in 

City of Newcastle Council has confirmed work will begin next month to improve access at Bar Beach, with more than $1.7 million being invested...

Platypus month to make a splash in The Hills

NSW Sydney's Hills Shire Council is bringing back its popular platypus workshop series, which educates residents on practical ways to protect the unique animals. The move...

Shoalhaven spreads the solar in ongoing emissions effort

Shoalhaven City Council says its target of net zero emissions by 2035 is a step closer with the introduction of 100% renewable electricity confirmed...

Solar power for Port Fairy caravan park

Moyne Shire Council has installed a 39kW solar system at Southcombe Lodge at Southcombe Caravan Park in Port Fairy. Featuring 90 panels, the Council says...

Water symposium flows for Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains City Council is set to host a free Water Symposium to address the need to future-proof homes, businesses and the City against...

City of Albany condemns poisoning of 69 trees

City of Albany Council has condemned the deliberate poisoning of 69 trees on public land in the Redmond area. Mayor, Greg Stocks said the deliberate...

Albury soft plastics waste trial expanded

NSW Halve Waste’s pilot Soft Plastic Program is set to add an extra 12,000 participating households across Albury, Wodonga, Indigo and Alpine council areas.  Operating in...

Ballina drives new 4WD beach policy

Ballina Shire Council has implemented changes to 4WD access at Lennox Head’s Seven Mile Beach to promote safe beach access and minimise impacts on...

Rate relief for SA grape growers

Renmark Paringa Council is offering a rate remission for local grape growers in a bid to ease pressure on growers in the current market...

Funding keeps Logan native flowering into future

Logan City Council has turned over a new leaf in the fight to save the rare Gossia gonoclada tree. The endangered tree also known as...

Mildura’s new glass collection service shines

The Mildura region’s new 120-litre, purple-lidded kerbside glass collection service is off to a great start, with more than 5.2 tonnes collected in the...

Leeton council seeks input for vital flood study

NSW Leeton Shire Council has received funding from the NSW Government to review and update its local flood study. The Flood Study Review will provide Council...