Domestic and international waste-to-energy proponents have expressed interest in partnering with the City of Gold Coast’s proposed Advanced Resource Recovery Centre (ARRC) in Queensland. The proposed
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NSW pushes circular economy reform
NSW Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe ,has warned New South Wales remains on the “precipice of a waste crisis”, while outlining a sweeping agenda aimed at accelerating the state’s transition
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Lismore Council investigates future landfill option
Lismore City Council is undertaking early planning and investigation work to understand whether Blakebrook Quarry could be suitable for a future regional landfill, as part of long‑term planning for
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Swan Hill Council backs expanded CDS over fourth glass bin
Swan Hill Rural City Council has joined 33 councils across Victoria in launching the Let’s Be Clear on Glass campaign, urging the Victorian Government to delay the rollout of a fourth kerbside glass recycling bin and instead expand Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme.
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Veolia/Ventia’s EarthSure soil washing plant opens
Veolia and Ventia have officially opened EarthSure’s new soil washing plant in Dandenong South. Located at the Taylors Road Resource Recovery Precinct, the advanced facility can process up to 160,000 tonnes of Category C contaminated soil and aggregate each year. This represents the equivalent of 25 to 30 per cent of all contaminated soils generated annually across Victoria.
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Latrobe City residents get FOGO recycling service
Latrobe City residents will soon see improvements to their household recycling and waste collection services, with the introduction of a new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) program aimed at reducing food waste and boosting sustainable recycling outcomes.
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EPA Victoria going after rogue skip bin operators
Illegal operators in Victoria’s skip bin industry are being warned that tougher enforcement action is on the way, with EPA Victoria’s Illegal Waste Dumping Taskforce stepping up inspections and surveillance activities across the state.
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Sydney Water fined $240k over sewage spill
Sydney Water Corporation has been ordered to pay $240,000 over a sewage spill at Carramar in Sydney, after pleading guilty to two offences in the Land and Environment Court. The company
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BSC establishes national Battery Advisory Panel
Australia’s battery stewardship system is entering a more complex and regulated phase, with the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) establishing a new B-cycle Battery Advisory Panel to help guide the Scheme
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Industry leaders back Women in Industry Awards
The 2026 Women in Industry Awards will take place on 18 June at Doltone House Darling Island Wharf in Sydney, bringing together industry leaders, accomplished women and businesses committed to driving change across industrial sectors.
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