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Recycling Litter Issues Challenge Tasmania as Table Cape Upgrade Moves Forward and NWFL Hits Midseason

Mounting litter in public bins has cast doubt on the success of the state's recent recycling initiative.

A picture of littered rubbish taken at the Prospect Vale Recycle Rewards Scheme station. Picture supplied
Police officer standing near patrol car. File picture by Paul Scambler.
Burnie's Bailey Boag, Devonport's Kai Cameron, Ulverstone's Jordan Kelly, and East Devonport's Jesse Richardson are some of the players who are on injury lists. Pictures file

Overview

  • Tasmania’s state-wide recycling scheme is encountering significant litter overflow, with waste scattered around collection sites.
  • Heliotope has lodged a $2.2 million development application aimed at modernizing Table Cape’s lookout platform and extending its coastal walkway.
  • Planning authorities are set to review the Table Cape proposal’s environmental and design assessments before a decision later this quarter.
  • The North-West Football League’s 2025 season is now at its midpoint, directing clubs and fans’ attention toward the upcoming September finals.
  • Local news outlets are intensifying coverage of environmental, infrastructure and sports developments to inform community priorities.