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'Foul': why Goterra's waste solution became a local neighbourhood nightmare

It's a great idea that's created a toxic odour.

The Canberra Times · Jun 23

She built her business on maggots and innovation. Now she's in mourning

The company used maggots to divert food waste from landfill.

The Canberra Times · Jun 12

Garbage to glass: larvae helps turn waste into wine

Waiter, there's bugs in my wine ... in a unique circular endeavour, hotel food scraps are being processed into fertiliser by larvae to nourish local vineyards.

AAP · May 2

The 2023 Australians of the Year and the objects that define them: Museum opens new exhibition

The exhibition includes significant objects chosen by the eight 2023 Australian of the Year state and territory recipients.

The Canberra Times · Dec 14, 2022

'Opportunity to create awareness': ACT Australian of the Year winners aim to inspire

Meet the 2023 ACT Australian of the Year recipients.

The Canberra Times · Nov 9, 2022

Maggot farmer named ACT Australian of Year

The atmosphere in Canberra is abuzz after maggot farmer and researcher Olympia Yarger was named the ACT's nominee for Australian of the Year.

AAP · Nov 9, 2022

Maggot farmer and climate champion named ACT Australian of the Year

Sixteen inspiring residents were in the running for ACT Australian of the Year Awards.

The Canberra Times · Nov 9, 2022

Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards

Sixteen inspiring residents are in the running for ACT Australian of the Year Awards.

The Canberra Times · Oct 26, 2022

Smart Australian technologies that will help us reach net-zero emissions by 2050

Australia has signed up to the challenge of reaching Net Zero emissions by 2050 and to achieve that we will need to do things differently

The New Daily · Sep 28, 2022

Most in-demand jobs revealed, as ACT businesses struggle to hire

ACT businesses struggle to hire skilled workers.

The Canberra Times · Aug 28, 2022