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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – June 6, 2014

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Water Recovery Strategy for Murray-Darling Basin – Released

The Federal Department of Environment has released the Water Recovery Strategy for the Murray-Darling Basin that outlines the Federal Government’s approach to recovering water for the […]

World Environment Day

On 5 June 2014, World Environment Day was celebrated. Greg Hunt, Federal Minister reminded businesses and community that the Federal Government was taking positive action to […]

World’s first Soil Contamination handheld detector device for petroleum hydrocarbons in soil

The world’s first handheld instrument, RemScan, developed by CSIRO and industry partner Ziltek, which uses an infrared signal to directly measure petroleum hydrocarbons in soil, that […]

Trial to reduce brown coal emissions

CSIRO has announced that it plans to conduct a A$1 million trial of the Direct Injection Carbon Engine (DICE) with the aim of reducing emissions from […]

New technology developed to prevent plastic from ageing

A new material that prevents plastic from ageing has been developed by CSIRO offering huge environmental and cost savings for the energy industry. When applied to […]

Victorian diary industry – guidelines for effluent management

The Victoria dairy industry is encouraged to refer to the Victorian Dairy Effluent Guidelines and other related guidance for clear guidance on how to manage effluent. […]

Illegal dumping – EPA Victoria targets construction and demolition industry

Stonnington City Council and EPA Victoria will work together to crack down on illegal dumping of construction and demolition waste, as part of EPA’s Illegal Dumping […]

Changes to NSW Energy Savings Scheme

The NSW Government has announced two rule changes to its Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), following a review that attracted more than 90 submissions. The scheme uses […]

Company directors found guilty for misleading NSW EPA

Two Directors and their company have been found guilty in the NSW Land and Environment Court of misleading NSW EPA after they failed to disclose a […]

Combatting Illegal dumping in Sydney inner west

Illegal rubbish dumpers in Sydney’s inner west will be the target of a new squad, set to hit the streets later this month. The NSW Government […]

Chief Scientist reports on coal seam gas

The NSW Government will maintain its ban on coal seam gas exploration and extraction in Sydney’s water catchment until the recommendations contained in a report from […]

Electricity price hike

The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has confirmed the standard domestic tariff for electricity will rise by 13.6% from July 2014, due to rising industry costs. “In […]

Protection measures a priority for Great Barrier Reef says QLD Government

Protection measures for the Great Barrier Reef remain a priority for the Queensland Government which has allocated $35 million this year for Reef protection. Queensland’s Minister […]

New SA Residential Energy Efficiency Scheme bulletin

The Essential Services Commission of SA has released a new Residential Energy Efficiency Scheme (REES) Bulletin providing up to date interpretations and advice on REES issues. […]

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