Singleton tip reopens Jan 12 after rubbish fire
The Singleton Waste Management Facility will reopen on Monday following a major tip face fire in late December. Council crews worked around the clock on remediation. Read the latest updates.
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Manufacturers Blamed for Australia's Packaging Crisis
A new report reveals manufacturers are failing to meet recycling targets, creating 1.2 million tonnes of packaging waste. Discover the culprits and the urgent call for reform.
Singleton tip fire smoulders, council warns on bin items
A major fire at Singleton's Waste Management Facility continues to burn, forcing its closure. Council urges residents to never put batteries or gas bottles in kerbside bins. Read the latest updates.
How supermarket netting tricks your brain
Experts reveal the clever colour illusion used in fruit packaging to make produce look riper and more appealing, influencing your purchase decisions.
Illegal tyre graveyard sparks $100k clean-up dispute
A massive illegal tyre dump discovered near Townsville is an environmental time bomb. A standoff over who pays the $100,000 clean-up bill leaves the hazard untouched. Full story.
Singleton waste facility fire spreads smoke on NYE
A rubbish fire at the Singleton waste management facility blanketed parts of the Hunter region in smoke on December 31. Follow live updates and safety alerts.
Awaba Waste Facility Expansion Awarded to Daracon
Lake Macquarie City Council awards Daracon Group the contract to expand the Awaba Waste Management Facility, adding over a decade of capacity for 220,000 residents. Construction starts 2026.
ACT Christmas Recycling Guide: What Goes in Which Bin
Canberra residents urged to recycle responsibly over the holidays. Learn what wrapping paper, cards & packaging can go in the yellow bin, plus Christmas collection changes.
Christmas bin collection changes for Illawarra
Wollongong and Shellharbour councils announce altered bin collection schedules over Christmas. Find out your new collection days and extra recycling services.
Cut Christmas Food Waste & Save Money: OzHarvest's Top Tips
OzHarvest chef reveals 5 simple tips to reduce festive food waste, saving households money and keeping edible food out of landfill. Learn how to transform leftovers and use ingredients fully.
Australians Don't Trust Food Health Star Ratings
Many Australians distrust the voluntary Health Star Rating on food packaging, as the government considers making it mandatory. Learn why the system is confusing shoppers.
Skip bin screening proposal dumped in City of Canning
A push to conceal large skip bins from public view in the City of Canning has been rejected by council. The on-call service sees 1500 bins used monthly. Read the debate.
Wollongong's $140M waste contract awarded to Remondis
Wollongong City Council has finalised a new seven-year domestic waste management contract worth over $140 million with Remondis, starting July 2027. Read the details of the deal.
Australians lose trust in supermarkets, buy direct from farms
A major shift is underway as Australians abandon supermarkets for direct farm purchases. New data reveals a crisis of confidence in food origin, quality, and waste. Discover the sustainable alternatives.
Cairns Council signs $90m garbage contract
Cairns Regional Council has finalised a new 10-year, $90 million waste collection contract with Cleanaway. The deal promises improved services and new jobs for the region.
Liquidators get court nod to probe Creso Pharma packagers
Liquidators have won court approval to investigate Creso Pharma's former packagers as they pursue over $20 million owed to creditors. Get the full details on the legal pursuit.
Taxpayer fury over $20k hotel bed checks by Future Fund
Revelations of 'eye-watering' travel bills for public officials, including $20,000 trips to inspect hotel beds, expose a culture of entitlement as households struggle. Read the full investigation.
Man found hiding at Townsville dump after police pursuit
Darrell Charles Clarke was arrested at a Stuart waste facility after fleeing police. The 39-year-old faces multiple charges including dangerous driving. Read the full story.
Tamala Park landfill closure plan advances
Mindarie Regional Council submits crucial applications to close Tamala Park landfill by 2028-29, addressing leachate management and odour control for northern suburbs residents.
Ponant cuts cruise emissions and plastic waste
Ponant's 2024 Sustainability Report reveals a 14% drop in CO2 emissions and zero single-use plastics. Discover their path to net zero by 2050.
Surf Coast's $12M Anglesea tip rehabilitation cost
Surf Coast Shire confronts a $12 million rehabilitation bill for the Anglesea tip site. Council explores funding options as community awaits solutions. Read more.
Kaiser Reef Turns Gold Waste into Cash in Victoria
Kaiser Reef is unlocking value from historic gold waste dumps at its Maldon project in Victoria, with drilling planned to convert old material into a JORC resource and feed its processing plant.
Kiama bin collection changes won't happen quickly
Kiama Council CEO Jane Stroud addresses concerns about proposed waste collection changes, confirming no immediate changes to bin services. Full community consultation planned.
Cairns waste costs surge 20% with new levy
Cairns residents face 20% waste fee hikes as Queensland's new waste levy takes effect. Learn how this impacts local dumping costs and council budgets.
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.
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.
Dean Alston's 40-Year Cartooning Legacy in WA
Discover how Dean Alston has shaped Western Australian journalism through four decades of sharp political cartoons and community commentary. Explore his remarkable career journey.
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.
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