Sustainability

Ballarat households have diverted more than 40,000 kilograms of soft plastic from landfill through a local recycling pilot program, delivering...

The Queensland Government's new $17.7 million Fighting Illegal Dumping Partnership Program (FIDPP) is set to empower councils to tackle illegal...

Australia’s recycling system is facing a crisis, with councils and ratepayers in the line of fire. The new report from...

A former Docklands car park rooftop has been transformed into a productive urban farm, showcasing the growing role of community-led...

The City of Parramatta Council is requesting feedback from residents on proposed sites for the installation of Kerbside EV Charging...

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the the Federal Government's pilot of a national solar panel recycling program...

As pressure rises on Australian water infrastructure – compounded by climate change, ageing assets, population growth, rising costs and increasing...

As Australian councils grapple with the transition to zero emissions transport, the rollout of public electric vehicle chargers is emerging...

For local governments across Australia, sustainable procurement is rapidly becoming a strategic imperative, integrating social, environmental, and economic considerations into...

Across Australia, local governments are leading the way in creating more sustainable, efficient and resilient communities. As councils plan for...

The Australian Local Government Association has welcomed the first National Climate Change Partnership (NCCP), which sets out how governments will work...

Across Australia and New Zealand, councils are facing the challenge of maintaining wastewater networks that are not only efficient but...

In every edition of Council, we shine a spotlight on one local government from across Australia. Whether it’s new infrastructure,...

Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has announced the winners of its 2025 Environment Symposium and Awards, celebrating environmental protection efforts made...

The Federal Parliament has passed the Federal Government’s Environment Protection Reform Bills, which is expected to streamline decision making and...

A major wetlands in Byron Bay has been restored as part of an almost $26 million project to improve flood...

An independent review of Victoria’s proposed Central North Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has raised concerns about its impact on agriculture,...

Eight councils from across Victoria’s north-east have witnessed firsthand the innovative processes behind Close the Loop’s Circular Contract program, which...