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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – May 10, 2013

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New bulk water prices for south east Queensland – from 1 July 2013

The QLD Government has announced new bulk water prices for south east Queensland (SEQ) from July 1, 2013. QLD Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle said the […]

Legislation to allow access to decommissioned gas wells

The QLD Government has amended legislation to make it easier for decommissioned petroleum and gas wells to be converted into water supply bores for use by […]

Hyrdexia’s hydrogen storage technology

Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Gary Gray, recently welcomed the investment by the Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund, in Queensland company, Hydrexia. The Fund is […]

Proposed regulatory changes to Energy Efficiency Opportunieis program – comment sought by 31 May 2013

An independent external review, undertaken by ACIL Tasman, on the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program was released this week. The findings of the review – Full […]

Riverina small businesses reduce energy bills

Small business owners across the Riverina will save more than $980,000 a year off power bills, according to the NSW Government, following subsidised energy audits and […]

Sustainable Australia Report

 The Federal Minister for the Environment, Tony Burke this week released the first Sustainable Australia Report that was produced by the National Sustainability Council.   The Council […]

State-wide consultation on new planning system

The NSW Government has launched a state-wide consultation process for community, councils and industry to get involved in the state’s new planning system. “The NSW Government […]

Advancement in electric vehicle technology

Electric vehicle technology continues to advance, thanks to manufacturer, Tritium who has designed a fast charger – Veefil.  Veefil has been designed to charge electric vehicles […]

Geodynamic’s geothermal pilot plant commissioned

Geothermal exploration and development company, Geodynamics has successfully commissioned its 1MWe Habanero Pilot Plant in South Australia’s Cooper Basin. The plant has produced Australia’s first Enhanced […]

Proposed regulatory changes to Energy Efficiency Opportunities program – comment sought by 31 May 2013

An independent external review, undertaken by ACIL Tasman, on the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program was released this week. The findings of the review – Full […]

Improving interaction between government and business – Have your say!

The Federal Government is looking at ways of improving the interactions between government and businesses and has engaged an independent body to undertake the task of […]

Sustainable Australia Report

The Federal Minister for the Environment, Tony Burke this week released the first Sustainable Australia Report that was produced by the National Sustainability Council.   The Council […]

Energy efficiency equipment upgrade for Sawmill

Queensland’s sawmill, Allied Timber Products Pty Ltd will undertake clean energy upgrades to reduce energy consumption at its Burpengary sawmill.    Allied Timber Products will receive a […]

CASE STUDY: Advancement in electric vehicle technology

Electric vehicle technology continues to advance, thanks to manufacturer, Tritium who has designed a fast charger – Veefil.  Veefil has been designed to charge electric vehicles […]

LNG agreement signed

BG Group, one of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) companies together with the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) have this week signed a […]

Farm waste management guidelines

EPA Victoria has identified issues with farm waste management in north eastern Victorian and reminds businesses of their environmental responsibility for compliance. It is important to […]

2013-14 Victorian State Budget – Building for Growth

This week, the Victorian Government released the 2013-14 Victorian State Budget – Building for Growth.  It has been announced that the Budget will include:   $12 million  […]

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