Princely sum gifted to native bird charity to mark King’s coronation Community & Social A conservation fund in support of the WA ground parrot has been gifted $10K on behalf of Australia in honour of King Charles’ coronation.
WA invests in uptake of Better Bins Plus FOGO initiative February 8, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social WA local governments can apply for funding to help fire up the transition to the three-bin Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) plan.
WA’s plan for banged-up kettles and unwanted solar panels to spur e-waste industry January 24, 2023 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology From 2024, WA’s unwanted electrical and electronic products, from dinky toasters to broken vacuums, cannot be sent to landfill.
WA botanical gardens boss hangs up his boots after 40 years of service December 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Careers Mark Webb, director general of WA’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, and several other remits, has retired.
WA officially kicks single-use plastics habit for sale of cold drinks October 4, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Consultation for ending the use of plastic coffee cups as part of Western Australia’s Plan for Plastics has opened.
WA incentive scheme for councils to use more recycled road material September 15, 2022 By Dan Holmes Economy & Industry WA is offering local councils a share of $350,000 to use more material recycled from building sites in their roads.
Solar project driving down Carosue Dam gold mine emissions June 27, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A re-deployable solar project in Western Australia is generating more energy than had been modelled, displacing diesel and natural gas use.
