Four strikes system comes in as needles, laptops and other rubbish found in FOGO and recycling bins
Households that repeatedly put the “wrong stuff” in recycling and organic waste wheelie bins across north-west Tasmania may…
Bin contamination costs NW Tasmania $700k, Burnie acts
Misplaced waste has cost the North West region more than $700,000 in the past year with a new…
Lorne residents innovate to stop cockatoos from rubbishing tourist town
Residents of Lorne, on Victoria’s scenic Great Ocean Road, have been locked in a battle of wits for…
Rising waste costs prompt rethink of rubbish collection around Australia
A waste expert says Australian households are the “piggy in the middle” of a global “cheap” plastics industry…
Waste collectors warn bin services may stop if diesel not found urgently
Waste collectors are warning that bin services may be reduced, leading to rubbish pile-ups, as the sector struggles…
There’s still time to get vaccinated
People who have not yet been vaccinated are being urged to boost their protection this winter with flu…
Stop Smoking, Feel Happier campaign launches to help smokers quit
The Smokefree Advice Centre in Chatham. Published: Thursday, 8th January 2026 A new campaign across the South East…
Medway Sport can help you feel great in 2026
‘It’s Time for Me: It’s Time for Fun: It’s Time for Us.’ Whether it’s watching friendships grow in…