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Basalt completes acquisition of JR Richards & Sons

Basalt Infrastructure Partners LLP has has announced the completion of its acquisition of JR Richards & Sons a regional waste management operator in New South Wales, headquartered in Tuncurry. Read More

mike.wheelerApril 1, 2026, 3:54 pmApril 2, 2026

Asbestos, Councils, Hazardous waste, Latest News, NSW EPA, Online Subscription

Rozelle asbestos issue outcome announced

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has entered into a legally binding Enforceable Undertaking with the John Holland and CPB Contractors joint venture, which has agreed to pay
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mike.wheelerMarch 31, 2026, 8:58 amMarch 31, 2026

Events, Latest News, Women in Industry

Don’t miss out on Women in Industry tickets

The Women in Industry Awards, the premier night for women in Australia, is set to take place on 18 June at Doltone House Darling Island Wharf, Sydney, bringing together industry leaders, accomplished women and businesses who are supporting change across industrial sectors. Read More

mike.wheelerMarch 26, 2026, 8:37 amMarch 26, 2026

Circular Economy, Container Deposit Schemes, Latest News, Online Subscription, Queensland

Magnetic Island recycling scheme approved

Magnetic Island residents and visitors will have two new places to trade their containers for 10 cents when Containers for Change opens its Picnic Bay and Horseshoe Bay facilities this year. Townsville
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mike.wheelerMarch 25, 2026, 4:12 pmMarch 25, 2026

AWRE, Events, Latest News, Online Subscription, Regen

ReGen canned for 2026

After an internal review, Diversified Communications has made the decision that ReGen (formally AWRE)  will not be returning in 2026. The company said it had listened to feedback and despite extensive
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mike.wheelerMarch 23, 2026, 4:02 pmMarch 23, 2026

WMRR asks for concessions as fuel prices bite

The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is urging governments across the country to prioritise fuel access for the waste and resource recovery sector, warning that global supply pressures are already beginning to disrupt diesel availability. Read More

mike.wheelerMarch 18, 2026, 3:12 pmMarch 18, 2026

Councils, Flood Waste, Latest News, Plastics, recycling, Treatment, wastewater

Where are NSW’s most contaminated waterways?

An Australian-first assessment of microplastic pollution has identified the state’s most contaminated coastal waterways, with the Cooks River, Dee Why Lagoon, Muddy Creek and the upper Parramatta River topping the list. Read More

mike.wheelerMarch 16, 2026, 3:44 pmMarch 16, 2026

Batteries, Circular Economy, Councils, Ewaste, Latest News, Online Subscription, Victoria

Victoria expands drop-off points for batteries

Fifty additional battery recycling collection points will be established across Victoria as part of an expansion of the state’s battery disposal network. Batteries require specialist recycling due to
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mike.wheelerMarch 11, 2026, 3:04 pmMarch 12, 2026

ACOR, Clothing, e-waste, Landfills, Latest News, Online Subscription, Product Stewardship

ACOR’s proposition for stewardship schemes

Australia lacks a nationally agreed framework to determine when product stewardship or extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes should be introduced, according to the Australian
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mike.wheelerMarch 9, 2026, 1:45 pmMarch 10, 2026

Councils, FOGO, Landfills, Latest News, NSW EPA, Online Subscription

Tumut Waste ordered to pay $500k over offensive odours

Tumut Waste Pty Ltd has been ordered to pay $520,000 in fines and legal costs by the Land and Environment Court, following prosecution by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for emitting
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mike.wheelerMarch 2, 2026, 4:00 pmMarch 2, 2026

Latest News

Basalt completes acquisition of JR Richards & Sons

Rozelle asbestos issue outcome announced

Don’t miss out on Women in Industry tickets

Magnetic Island recycling scheme approved

ReGen canned for 2026

WMRR asks for concessions as fuel prices bite

Where are NSW’s most contaminated waterways?

Victoria expands drop-off points for batteries

ACOR’s proposition for stewardship schemes

Tumut Waste ordered to pay $500k over offensive odours

Australia eyes upcycled food opportunity

Veolia/Ventia’s EarthSure soil washing plant opens

Swan Hill Council backs expanded CDS over fourth glass bin

BSC establishes national Battery Advisory Panel

Lismore Council investigates future landfill option

Gold Coast waste-to-energy interest

EPA Victoria going after rogue skip bin operators

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