Perth Council Votes for 40km/h Speed Limit Compromise
Perth City Council endorses 40km/h speed reductions on local streets but keeps major roads at 50-60km/h. Find out which roads are affected and when changes begin.
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Demolition company fined $20k for illegal waste dumping
A Geelong demolition company has been slapped with a $20,000 fine for illegally dumping and burning construction waste in Charlemont. Learn about the environmental consequences.
Cairns pie prices rising due to increased waste fees
Cairns bakeries face profit squeeze from council waste charges, forcing potential pie price hikes. Local businesses struggle with rising operational costs.
ACT Schools Asbestos Shutdown: Timeline of Events
A detailed timeline of the ACT schools asbestos shutdown. Discover how the crisis unfolded, which schools are affected, and the ongoing testing and removal efforts.
Child struck by car outside Canberra school, police appeal
ACT Policing is urging witnesses to come forward after a child was struck by a vehicle outside Gold Creek High School in Nicholls last month. The child sustained minor injuries.
ACT needs 80+ paramedics to fix ambulance crisis
An honest review reveals the ACT Ambulance Service is critically understaffed, needing over 80 paramedics. Night shifts are failing 96% of the time, risking response times.
SA Business Buzz: New Brews & Solar Recycling Advances
Little Bang Brewing launches exclusive Adelaide Rally ale while Iondrive advances solar panel recycling. Get the latest South Australian business updates.
Former Haigh's Boss Wins SA Food & Beverage Award
Alister Haigh receives Leader Award at 2025 SA Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards. Discover how this fourth-generation leader continues South Australia's culinary excellence.
Wandi Bushfire: Watch and Act Issued
A bushfire emergency is unfolding in Wandi, Perth. DFES has issued a Watch and Act, urging residents to leave immediately. Lives and homes are under threat.
Department spends $300k on office plants
Exclusive: DFAT spent over $300,000 maintaining office gardens while Labor cuts $6.4bn from public service. Read the shocking details about taxpayer-funded greenery.
Sustainable Christmas: Close the Recycling Loop
Transform your Christmas traditions with circular economy principles. Discover how to reduce waste while creating meaningful holiday memories this festive season.
ACT speeding fines earn $23 million, young drivers targeted
ACT set to collect $23 million from speeding fines this year, with drivers aged 18-35 receiving half of all infringements. Police debunk speed camera buffer myths.
Hunter recycling plant plans 400% growth expansion
Kurri Kurri recycling facility seeks to expand operations by 400%, processing 450,000 tonnes annually and creating significant employment opportunities in the Hunter region.
69 ACT schools close due to Kmart asbestos scare
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
Collie Bushfire: Watch and Act Alert Issued
An out-of-control bushfire threatens homes in the Shire of Collie. Residents near Piavnini Road urged to get ready to leave. Authorities suspect the fire is suspicious.
Men charged after jet skis harass Adelaide dolphins
Three men face court after shocking footage showed jet skis allegedly ploughing through a pod of protected bottlenose dolphins off Brighton Beach. Know the full story.
ACT approves Kaleen Sports Club demolition for apartments
The ACT government has approved demolition of Kaleen Sports Club for 96 apartments, sacrificing community facilities. Residents question lack of consultation and club neglect.
Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Assembly Speaker
Canberra Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Legislative Assembly speaker following Mark Parton's leadership takeover. Vote scheduled for December 2.
Kwinana Waste to Energy Plant Opens After 7 Years
Australia's first major waste-to-energy plant opens in Kwinana, set to burn 460,000 tonnes of waste yearly and power 50,000 homes. Discover the challenges behind this $750m project.
Victoria's Bulla Park becomes tech-driven mushroom giant
How Georgia Beattie transformed Bulla Park into Australia's largest organic mushroom farm using technology and Coles funding to achieve zero-waste operations.
Victoria's Bulla Park Transformed into Tech-Driven Mushroom Giant
After a Crohn's disease diagnosis, Georgia Beattie transformed Bulla Park into Australia's largest organic mushroom farm. Discover how tech and a Coles grant created a zero-waste facility. Back Australian farming!
Parton's mission to save ACT Liberals from civil war
New Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton has three years to unite his fractured party or face electoral annihilation. Can he end the internal warfare and rebuild trust with voters?
Cremation metals raise millions for Perth charities
Surgical metals recycled after cremations in Perth have generated nearly $3.5 million for WA charities since 2013. Discover how this innovative program creates a legacy of compassion.
SA Businesses Stand Firm on Net Zero Commitments
South Australia's leading companies maintain ambitious climate targets as Liberal politicians prepare for crucial Canberra meeting on climate policy. Discover their positions.
Supermarkets fail plastic sustainability for third year
National audit reveals no major Australian supermarket meets plastic sustainability standards. Shippers pay more to avoid plastic packaging. Discover the full investigation.
Student awarded $10k over false knife threat claims
A University of Canberra student receives $10,000 compensation after being forced from her accommodation following unsubstantiated knife threat allegations. Read the full tribunal findings.
Police raid uncovers Moncrieff cannabis cultivation operation
ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
Townsville Council apologises for bin collection delays
Townsville residents face ongoing waste collection headaches as council admits to service delays and staffing challenges affecting wheelie bin services across the city.
ACT Public Servants Earn Highest Wages in Australia
Canberra's public servants are now the highest-paid in the nation, with new data showing ACT government wages surging past other states and territories. Discover what's driving this unprecedented salary growth.
Concrush: Slashing construction costs and waste
Discover how Newcastle's innovative Concrush technology is turning construction waste into valuable resources, saving money and reducing environmental impact across Australia.
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