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Here's how wastewater facilities could tackle food waste, generate energy and slash emissions

Most Australian food waste ends up in landfill. Rotting in the absence of oxygen produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. While some facilities capture this “landfill gas” to produce energy, or burn it off to release carbon dioxide instead, it’s a major contributor to climate change. Valuable resources such as…

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2023

Driving up cost: Crossbench delays NSW rent relief bill

Plans to give relief to two million NSW renters have been delayed as the Greens argue the government's idea could have unintended consequences.

The New Daily · May 24, 2023

Regional services to be scrutinised in NSW parliament

Critical service delivery in the regions will be scrutinised as Premier Chris Minns says the former government underfunded crucial road repairs in the bush.

AAP · May 23, 2023

Labor hits winnable seats as Liberals sandbag NSW heartland

A day out from the NSW election, both leaders are on a blitz across Sydney as they seek to win over undecided voters and firm up support in key electorates.

The New Daily · Mar 23, 2023

NSW election: Labor’s pledges on domestic violence could affect existing services, PBO warns

Parliamentary Budget Office raises concerns that rollout of promised programs could lead to cutting of Legal Aid and police initiatives

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023

MP says ‘we as NSW Liberals support asset recycling’ despite premier’s pledge to end privatisation

Exclusive: Felicity Wilson later told the Guardian a reelected Perrottet government would not privatise more assets

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023

NSW election on knife’s-edge in final week countdown

The NSW election is on a knife's edge with the latest poll showing a late resurgence by the coalition but Labor is still on track to form minority government.

The New Daily · Mar 20, 2023

Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns address rallies ahead of NSW election

Six days out from the NSW election, rivals Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns both give speeches in Western Sydney, with the cost of living and privatisation high on the agenda.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2023

Chris Minns says documents show Liberals considered privatising parts of Sydney Water

Labor to start final week of NSW election campaign by continuing pursuit of Perrottet government over its privatisation record

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2023

Howard revs up Libs as parties eye off western Sydney

The Liberal faithful have heard party elder John Howard sink the boot into Labor as Chris Minns pledged to ward off privatisation with constitutional change.

AAP · Mar 18, 2023