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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – March 8, 2013

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Independent Review of the Port of Gladstone

Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, late last month announced the Terms of Reference for the Independent Review of the Port of Gladstone. The Independent Review is […]

Brisbane landfill gas project approved

The Clean Energy Regulator has approved a new landfill gas project at the Willawong Land in South East Queensland, under the Carbon Farming Initiative. Brisbane City […]

Amendments to the QLD Environmental Protection Regulation

Amendments to the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 have been approved by the QLD Government which will take effect onMarch 31, 2013 in line with the changes […]

QLD Government removes waste levy

The QLD Government has passed legislation to remove the former government’s waste levy. QLD Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection said the former waste levy “was […]

Orica fined for breach of licence

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined Orica $1500 for an incident in January this year, where approximately 1.35 megalitres of treated water was discharged […]

Environmental consultants fined for false waste reports

Environmental consultants, Aargus Pty Ltd and two of its employees have been ordered to pay penalties totalling $45,000 in the NSW Land and Environment Court for […]

Liquid Fuel Opt-in Scheme – Clean Energy Regulator releases important information

The Clean Energy Regulator has recently released information that relates to opting-in to the carbon pricing mechanise for liquid fuel Opt-in Scheme.  The information provides advise […]

New data shows a reduction in Australia’s emissions

The Federal Government has released data by the Australian Energy Market Operator that indicates that emissions in the National Electricity Market reduced by 8.6% in the […]

Funding Opportunity: For manufacturers, food producers and innovators

CASE STUDY:  Large abattoir, Teys Australia wins funding for its facilities under Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program –  Teys Australia Southern, Wagga Wagga, NSW  […]

Funding Opportunity: Developing innovative technology for solar power (case study)

Under the Clean Technology Innovation Program, the Federal Government will invest $1.86 million in funding in a project with Melbourne firm, Semitech Semiconductor Pty Ltd, to […]

Water Legislation Amendment Bill introduced in Parliament

This week, the Victorian Government introduced to Parliament the Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2012.  Victoria’s Water Minister, Peter Walsh said “this new legislation means water corporations […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Recommendaion Separation Distances for Industrial Residual Air Emissions Guidelines

EPA Victoria has recently released this new guideline, Recommended Separation Distances for Industrial Residual Air Emissions.  “This guideline provides advice on recommended separation distances between industrial […]

Calculating the landfill levy and recycling rebates – new publication by EPA Victoria

EPA Victoria has recently released this new guideline, Recommended Separation Distances for Industrial Residual Air Emissions.  “This guideline provides advice on recommended separation distances between industrial […]

Managing noise issues for residence

EPA Victoria has released a publication – Annoyed by Noise, which is tailored for residence to assist them with finding the best way to address common […]

Victoria’s Catchment Management Authorities – call for expressions of interest for board member positions

Expressions of interest are sought for board member positions for Victoria’s 10 Catchment Management Authorities (CMSs), as well as a chairperson position for the Goulburn Broken […]

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