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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – April 27, 2012

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New vision for Melbourne’s water future

A final report released by the Living Victoria Ministerial Advisory Council has unveiled a new vision for Melbourne’s water future. “The Victorian Government committed, before the election, […]

Pilot biomass plant to generate clean energy through organic waste

The Victorian Government has committed $4.5 million of funding towards a pilot biomass plant that aims to turn organic waste into a clean source of electricity. […]

Maribyrnong River to receive facelift

Melbourne’s 2nd largest river valley, the ‘Maribyrnong’ will receive a facelift after funding was announced of $1.04 million by the Victorian Government. The project is expected […]

Developer fined for clearing native vegetation

Property developer, Walker Corporation Pty Ltd has been found guilty of clearing native vegetation at Appin, south west of Sydney, without approval has been fined $80,000 […]

NSW Premier’s Green Globe Awards – nominations open

Nominations are now open for the NSW Government’s Green Globe Awards.  NSW small and large businesses and local government who can demonstrate significant environmental achievements in NSW […]

Local Government landfills under Clean Energy Future package

The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and the Clean Energy Regulator, will hold a series of support sessions to assist councils in working […]

Requirements for publishing pollution monitoring data

NSW EPA has released a document outlining the requirements for publishing pollution monitoring data which provides details that environment protection licence holders must follow when publishing […]

NSW RPA appeals Truegain ruling

The EPA NSW has announced it has appealed Acting Judge Lloyd’s ruling last week to award costs against the EPA NSW in favour of Truegain, a […]

Coal company fined twice for polluting waters

Moolarben Coal Operations has been fined $112,500 for polluting waters near Mudgee –  its second major fine for polluting waters in three weeks. In the Land […]

Clean fuels grant scheme – funding opportunity

The Cleaner Fuels Grants Scheme encourages the manufacture or importation of fuels that have a reduced impact on the environment. If your organisation manufactures and imports […]

2012 Prime Minister’s Water Wise Award

The 2012 Prime Minister’s Water Wise Award is now open for nominations from industry and business who can demonstrate recent water savings initiatives.   The Award is […]

Sydney energy project receives Federal grant

Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese has announced a $3.75 million grant, under the Liveable Cities program, to help fund the installation of a […]

Ford launches new vehicle that highlights fuel efficiency

Ford has launched its new FG Falcon MkII EcoBoost vehicle that highlights its fuel efficiency. The innovative new model was part of a $42 million co-investment […]

ClimateSmart Home Service axed

QLD Environment and Heritage Protection Minister Andrew Powell has announced the closure of the ClimateSmart Home Service. The service has ceased taking bookings as from Thursday, […]

Biochar Capacity Building Program – funding for land managers and farmers

Under the Biochar Capacity Building Program, which is part of the Federal Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI), 5 research projects will share $2 million in funding […]

Building Victoria’s Organics Recovery package – funding opportunity

The Building Victoria’s Organics Recovery package is designed to support organic waste collection systems, processing and marketdevelopment across regional Victoria. Sustainability Victoria will work with each of […]

Environment Minister concerned over Orica breaches

The QLD Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell has “demanded” chemical manufacturer, Orica show it is serious about its environmental obligations at its Gladstone […]

Victoria’s landfill levy to invest in Metropolitan Organics Plan program

The Victorian Government will invest a total of $3.8 million of Victoria ’s  landfill levy into measures to improve organicsrecovery to a resource, through a new […]

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