Waste
Controversial Lara incinerator fails to ignite
The proposal for a vast waste incinerator in Victoria’s west has been rejected by the government after fierce opposition.
- Bianca Hall and Kieran Rooney
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Parramatta’s residents got FOGO bins. Problem is, their landfill has not reduced
Instead of using their food and garden organics bins, ratepayers are paying extra to keep their large red bins.
- Anthony Segaert
When green bins will roll out in your suburb
The Brisbane City Council expected to double the number of green bins in Brisbane in the next four months, saving up to $2 million for ratepayers next year.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
The mistaken ‘dead body’ that reveals illegal dumping shame
Rates of illegal dumping are soaring in NSW as local councils spend millions of dollars on cleaning up items.
- David Barwell
A ‘dob-in’ scheme nailed Brad for flicking a cigarette butt. He swears he didn’t do it
Bradley believes he’s been mistakenly hit with a $500 fine after being accused of tossing a cigarette butt from his car by a Perth council rewarding volunteers with prizes for dobbing in litterers.
- Carla Hildebrandt
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- Environmental protection
Suspected toxic waste dumper linked to explosive gas cylinders ditched on council land
Graham Leslie White is under investigation over new alleged environmental crimes.
- Chris Vedelago
Why a Sydney council threatened the hoarder of Horsley Park with jail
Fairfield City Council has been trying to get Saviour Camilleri to clean up his mess since 2006. A court has given him “one further chance”.
- Michael Ruffles
I’m in the self-care aisle at Woolies, but I’m not here to buy shampoo. I’m on a covert mission
This masthead sent a packaging expert images of products with recycling symbols and labels. None were recyclable in Australia.
- Hannah Kennelly
Is milk bad now? No, but it is contributing to a $12 million plumbing problem
We know not to pour oil down our sinks, but what about milk? The new request from Australia’s water management retailers has not just sparked shock – it’s become a weapon in class warfare.
- Bronte Gossling
The four small daily habits that will minimise your waste
Australians produce 5.2 megatons of landfill a year. Tackling it can feel like an impossibly high mountain to climb, but there are simple ways to cut it down.
- Nick Newling