Drones and Artificial Intelligence are uncovering ghost nets from 50 centimetres to larger than five metres along the coastline of the Gulf of Carpentaria, proving the success of a program aimed at maintaining
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Recycling Modernisation Fund reaches milestone
More than 50 new and upgraded recycling infrastructure projects across Australia have now been completed under the Government’s Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF).
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NSW/Vic/QLD waste levy rates increasing in July
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA) has announced the waste levy rates for the 2025–2026 financial year, effective from 1 July 2025. These rates have been adjusted in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reflecting the EPA’s ongoing commitment to promoting resource recovery and reducing landfill dependency.
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Charles Sturt University – from waste to worth
Charles Sturt University will celebrate its annual EngFest 2025 with two events on Monday 16 June, a Careers Expo and a free discussion forum for regional engineers and people interested in engineering solutions for waste material called Waste to Worth.
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Dumper of oil drums fined $22k in WA
A man who dumped 10 drums of waste oil at Whiteman Road reserve close to a river has been fined more than $22,000 at Midland Magistrates Court. Ashley Ziak and Smasha Scrap Pty
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EPA carries out snap inspections on tyres
EPA Victoria has continued its campaign against waste tyres being dumped with more snap inspections in the west of Melbourne. A series of snap inspections on vehicle wreckers, mechanics and tyre
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Waste Expo Australia 2025 leads push in resource recovery
Australia’s largest gathering of resource recovery professionals is back this October, uniting government, industry, and innovators to advance sustainable waste solutions. Waste Expo Australia is back in 2025 and ready to take centre stage in the national conversation around waste and resource recovery.
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Could new battery be answer to some fire woes
Engineers have developed a water-based battery that could help Australian households store rooftop solar energy more safely, cheaply and efficiently. Wanqiao Liang, the
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Sharpe releases NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan
The NSW Government has released a draft of NSW’s Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan, which is needed to prevent Greater Sydney running out of landfill. Without intervention, waste collection and disposal services could be severely impacted by 2030, forcing councils to transport rubbish to regional areas or interstate.
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Council changes fees for bricks and concrete
At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 17 April 2025, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) resolved to adopt the fee of $100.00 (GST inclusive) per tonne for the acceptance of uncontaminated bricks and concrete commencing Monday 12 May 2025.
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