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Considering compost benchmarks and updating the national standards (via Waste Management World)
With a lot of talk about the applicability of the Australian national compost standard in the face of new challenges like…
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The LOCCAL Loop – April 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the first Local Community Compost Alliance monthly newsletter – we want to help you stay “in the loop” and…
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Making a case for community composting as an infrastructure service (via Renew Magazine)
Ashley Wearne writes in Renew Magazine about the government-side strategies we have been observing in Australia, and where community composting sits…
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Women in the Spotlight: Shaping the National Conversation on Community Composting
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women driving Australia’s community composting movement and capturing national media attention. Across the country,…
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LOCCAL’s “What’s On in 2025” calendar
LOCCAL is excited to launch our monthly What’s On guide featuring compost-related events across the Australia. If you know of an upcoming…
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GROW Festival of Regenerative Food & Farming in Kyneton
The one-day GROW conference and field day at Kyneton Racecourse will feature speakers, movie screenings, interactive demonstrations, low-waste catering, and will…
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Kensington local heroes tackling our waste
Kensington 3031 has a long history of community composting. Our network of compost hubs have been funded by City of Melbourne…
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Join our Compost Awareness Week working group!
We’re looking for volunteers who can join a working group to help plan and organise the event. Whether you have a little or…
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Melbourne learns from Singapore to promote community composting
Under a high-rise apartment building in Melbourne’s city, an innovative community composting project is running smoothly. In an interview with SBS…
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Not-for-profit reporting changes webinar
Community Gardens Australia (CGA) are presenting a free online seminar with a panel of legal and accounting experts next Wednesday morning,…
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Soil Sister Ernie: Compost, Creativity and Connection
Ernie isn’t just a Soil Sister – she’s a soil superstar! Through crafting t-shirts, turning compost and connecting communities, Ernie’s work…
