Western Australia Water Minister Dave Kelly has announced the start of a major upgrade to water and wastewater infrastructure in Broome, with a local Aboriginal business appointed to deliver the project’s first stage.
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Construction complete on $10M Tasmanian landfill cell project
The City of Launceston in Tasmania has completed the construction of a new landfill cell at the Launceston Waste Centre, the latest in a series of cells which will serve the region’s waste needs for the next three decades.
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Queensland EPA under consideration
The Queensland Government has begun public consultation on the establishment of an independent environmental regulator in the state.
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Paper bag food waste collection trialled by Melbourne council
Hobsons Bay City Council has conducted a large-scale trial, focusing on the use of compostable paper bags to help recycle food scraps.
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Research paves way for “plastic roads”
New research by the University of the Sunshine Coast could enable wider use of plastic recycling technology to reduce carbon emissions in road construction.
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Defence removes tonnes of waste from Sydney Harbour
New Australian technology is helping to clean Sydney Harbour and show how more plastic and other pollution can be removed from waterways.
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NT’s proposed waste levy welcomed
News that the Northern Territory government is considering the introduction of a waste levy has been hailed a significant step toward a new era for waste and resource recovery (WARR) in the territory by the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR).
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WRIQ appoints new CEO
Dr Georgina Davis has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Waste Recycling Industry Association Queensland (WRIQ).
How circular waste management can benefit the environment
A new study shows how circular waste management systems can help to curb emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants.
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Maggots and robots: a waste solution
New start-up Goterra is combining innovative technologies and insects to provide a circular economy solution for food waste.
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