Waste
The environmental offenders being named and shamed by the government
The new name and shame register was promised after the discovery of asbestos at the Rozelle Parklands in January.
- by Michael McGowan
Latest
Dutton said a reactor’s waste would fill a Coke can. Try 27,000 of them
Australia would face a big nuclear waste task under the opposition’s energy policy, which would generate hundreds of barrels of spent nuclear fuel a year.
- by Mike Foley
He’s known for his zero-waste mantra. Now Joost Bakker is turbo-charging it – for his mum
Building with straw, turf and recycled materials are no small-scale fantasy for Bakker: he says the world needs millions more homes like one he’s just built.
- by Andrew Mackenzie
‘Like Armageddon’: Impact of toxic SKM rubbish blaze laid bare
Those who lived and worked near the massive 2017 fire at the recycling facility in Melbourne’s north told a court how it had left their lungs burning and the ground covered in smouldering ash.
- by Sarah Danckert
Coalition votes with Greens to ditch Morrison-era fee on rubbish shipped overseas
The removal of the levy could force taxpayers to foot the bill for the cost of administering waste export licences.
- by Mike Foley
Buying fruit and veg without plastic wrapping? You’re paying extra for it
Supermarkets are charging shoppers more for loose produce than the same items covered in plastic.
- by Mike Foley
Exclusive
Victorian environment
Rubbish rebels: Labor MPs, ministers blast waste incinerator plans in their seats
The minister who first introduced Victoria’s waste-to-energy policy is opposing an incinerator, as the Allan government takes friendly fire from Labor MPs.
- by Bianca Hall and Kieran Rooney
Exclusive
State Parliament
Sydney’s running out of rubbish space. Is this the end of your red bin?
Sydney’s available landfill space is vanishing as NSW falls well behind its recycling targets.
- by Alexandra Smith
We surveyed your local election candidates. See what they really think
Use our interactive to find out which key issues candidates across 31 councils in Greater Melbourne say they will back if elected.
- by Cara Waters, Rachael Dexter and Nathanael Scott
Opinion
Australian economy
This is the key to happiness and economic prosperity
Since the industrial revolution, we’ve fattened up our economy by pumping out products and consuming more. But there’s a way to grow outside the box.
- by Millie Muroi
Council accused of negligence over major West Footscray chemical blaze
Maribyrnong council and gas giant BOC are accused of failing to take action on stockpiling of gas cylinders at a factory that burned for nearly two weeks in 2018.
- by Chris Vedelago
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