But there was more to this year than disease and strife. Big deals were done, innovations launched, and progress towards sustainability was made.
To read the roundup of the most important stories of the year, published in PKN's Nov-Dec 2020 issue, click here.
Box Divvy, a community-based food network operating across New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory, has built a soft plastics collection and recycling system across its neighbourhood hubs, diverting about 2.5 tonnes from landfill each month.
The New South Wales government has invested $7.4 million into South Coast aquaculture projects, in the first round of funding from its new $20 million Aquaculture Industry Development Program.
The Queensland government is searching for the state’s top exporters, with applications now open for the 2026 Premier of Queensland Export Awards. Winners will represent the state at the Australian Export Awards in November.
