Environment
New rules coming for unattended property
28 October 2022
Abandoned shopping trolleys, vehicles and other unattended property will spend less time on our streets and public spaces, and owners will be more accountable following the introduction of new rules strengthening impounding powers of NSW councils.
Environment
Sunken ship brings pink coral back from the brink
27 October 2022
One of NSW’s most unique Crown reserves - the wreck of ex-HMAS Adelaide on the Central Coast - has become a vital sanctuary for a rare pink coral.
Environment
Metal recycler fined $250,000
26 May 2022
A metal recycler in Sydney’s west has been fined $250,000 after pleading guilty to breaching the approval conditions of its facility.
Environment
Planning
Green light for new koala haven
26 April 2022
A significant land transfer has signalled the start of work on a new multi-million-dollar koala reserve that will strengthen species numbers and deliver positive environmental benefits for Western Sydney.
Environment
Planning
Sustainability
More homes and liveable communities for NSW
5 April 2022
The NSW Government will update the BASIX standards alongside a range of other initiatives to help deliver more quality and affordable homes in communities across the State.
Environment
Sustainability
$1 million for smart tech to eliminate waste and go circular
4 April 2022
The NSW Government today announced the first ever NSW Smart City Innovation Challenge calling for start-ups and small businesses to pitch data-focused solutions to help NSW be a zero-waste state.
Environment
Planning
Housing supply key consideration of proposed reforms
21 February 2022
Councils have until March 25 to provide further feedback on proposals to reform infrastructure contributions as the NSW Government carefully considers issues raised during consultation.
Environment
Extra help for businesses to phase out single-use plastics
21 February 2022
More than 40,000 businesses across NSW will be supported to phase-out single-use plastics in line with the NSW Government’s recently announced Plastics Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021.
Environment
New residence for reptiles at Taronga Zoo
6 February 2022
Taronga Zoo’s reptile residents will soon have a new place to call home, with the NSW Government giving the green light for a purpose-built Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre in Mosman.
Fork in the road for single-use plastics
16 November 2021
The end is near for single use plastics, including bags, straws, cotton buds, plates, bowls and cutlery, after the Plastics and Circular Economy Act 2021 passed NSW Parliament today.
Caring for Country in Western Sydney
27 October 2021
Native plants and animals in Western Sydney are set to thrive with more than $1 million invested as an early action of the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan.
NSW Government leads the way in building sustainability
12 July 2021
The NSW Government has become the first government agency in Australia to achieve a 5- Star Green Star rating across its commercial office portfolio.