About $670,000 in container refunds was going to waste in Lismore. Now 20 new Return and Earn baskets on public bins in Lismore and Nimbin aim to put that cash back in locals’ pockets.
Environment
Posted inBusiness, Hospitality, NSW News, Recycling and waste, Small Business
Coffs MP warns of costs in reusable cup plan
A $22,000 fine for forgetting to offer a reusable cup in the morning rush? Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh says Labor’s plan hands cafés yet another cost, and Labor and the Greens rejected every amendment.
Posted inArmidale, Armidale Regional, Energy, New England Surrounds, News, NSW News, Water
Why can’t we get this done? Oven Mountain latest renewable project to falter
The latest announcement of a renewable project to fail is the one that no one expected. Questions are being asked about whether the NSW Government is to blame, or if there is a bigger problem about how we do large infrastructure in this country.
Posted inEnvironment, Feature, NSW News
Tree vandals face $500,000 penalties
Poison a tree and you could pay $500,000. New laws will let councils chase tree vandals through the courts for the first time, on public and private land.
Posted inEnvironment, Feature, MidCoast
Smiths Lake levels rise following heavy rainfall as council considers opening
MidCoast Council is monitoring rising water levels at Smiths Lake following heavy rainfall, with a possible opening to the ocean being considered to prevent flooding.
Posted inLocal politics, Nambucca Valley, Recycling and waste
Waste fight in Nambucca Valley pits national park against growth
The local MP says Nambucca Valley councillors have put the Valley’s rubbish future on the line, with a koala park deadline looming. Council deferred the waste facility expansion 5-1. Should it have waited?
Posted inEnvironment, Local News, NSW Politics
Koala park bill hits Parliament
The Great Koala National Park has moved from promise to Parliament, with legislation to create the giant Mid North Coast reserve introduced this week.
Posted inClarence Valley, Environment, Feature
Proposed fishing limits threaten Clarence coastal businesses
Proposed cuts to recreational fishing limits have sparked concerns over potential impacts on Clarence coastal businesses, tourism and local economies.
Posted inFeature, Lismore, Water
Browns Creek Pump Station upgrade to boost Lismore flood resilience
Construction will begin early next year on a $16.5 million upgrade to Lismore’s Browns Creek Pump Station, more than doubling its stormwater capacity.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News, Water
Northern Rivers tap water ranks third in national taste test
Our tap water just ranked third in Australia! Northern Rivers water from Rocky Creek Dam took on the nation’s best in a blind taste test. So who beat us?