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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – May 9, 2014

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Environmental Goods Trade Negotiations – Feedback sought

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is calling for feedback, ahead of negotiations on a plurilateral agreement, to remove tariffs on a range of […]

Australia’s urban and rural water industry performance – Report released

The National Water Commission has released 2 reports on the performance of Australia’s urban water utilities and rural water service providers. The reports are – National […]

Reducing emissions from brown coal-generated electricity by 50% – CSIRO trial underway

CSIRO plans to conduct a trial of the Direct Injection Carbon Engine (DICE) which is aimed at reducing emissions from brown coal-generated electricity by 50% compared […]

Unsafe air quality levels – report by World Health Organization

A report by the World Health Organization has found that air quality in most cities across the globe fail to meet guidelines for safe levels, placing […]

Future development of onshore natural gas – Have your say!

The Victorian Coalition Government is seeking public input on the possible development of onshore natural gas. Energy and Resources Minister Russell Northe said the Coalition Government […]

Compliance in dairy effluent management – EPA Victoria to commence site inspections

EPA Victoria will commence site inspections throughout the Corangamite Shire Council region, within the next few weeks and will target farmers to ensure they are complying […]

New Licensing fee regulations

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has introduced new licensing fee regulations which include a number of changes to the fees around environment protection […]

Approval for coal mine expansion

The New South Government’s Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has approved the expansion of one of the Hunter Valley’s biggest coal mines. Glencore Xstrata’s Mangoola mine near […]

Fine for using pesticides without proper accreditation

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined an Inverell man $400 for using pesticides without the proper accreditation. While investigating a spray drift complaint, the […]

Draft code for assessment of wind farm development applications in QLD – Comment sought

A draft code for the assessment of wind farm development applications in Queensland has been released for public comment, with the new regime to apply from […]

Approval for coal mine and rail project with extensive environmental conditions

Queensland’s Coordinator-General has approved the proposed $16.5 billion Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail project north-west of Clermont, subject to an extensive set of environmental and social […]

Water Metering Code Issues Paper – Comment sought

The Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA) is seeking submissions from stakeholders and the community on the need for a water metering code to regulate […]

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