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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – July 4, 2014

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Impacts on Landfill/Waste after repeal of carbon tax

At present, Landfill and waste facilities that accept solid waste above a set target are required to report their emissions and pay a carbon tax. The […]

Exposure draft Carbon Abatement Contract and discussion paper – Comment Sought

The Clean Energy Regulator has released for comment an exposure draft of the Carbon Abatement Contract to be used for the Emissions Reduction Fund and has […]

TENDER – Tender now open for Construction, Ownership and Operation of Deer Park (Victoria) Terminal Station (Current electricity capacity constraints at terminal stations)

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Powercor Australia and Jemena Electricity Networks (Jemena) have identified electricity capacity constraints at terminal stations servicing Jemena and Powercor’s distribution […]

Support for exploration companies – launch of Exploration Development Incentive

This week, the Federal Minister for Industry, Ian Macfarlane launched the Exploration Development Incentive, which is expected to assist junior exploration companies to conduct ‘greenfields’ mineral […]

NEW GUIDELINE – Environmental auditor guidelines – appointment and conduct

EPA Victoria has released updated guidelines that explain the process for the appointment and conduct of Environmental Auditors appointed by EPA Victoria. These guidelines set out […]

EPA Victoria makes changes to ozone monitoring network

EPA Victoria will make changes to its ozone monitoring network to account for seasonal changes from July 2014. EPA Victoria will switch off 6 out of […]

EPA Chair reappointed for additional term

One of Victoria’s most respected environmental leaders, Ms Cheryl Batagol, will continue to serve as Chairman of EPA Victoria for a second 5 year term. In […]

Free soil mapping database online

The NSW government has launched a free online soil mapping database called eSPADE. NSW Office of Environment (OEH) Acting Director of Science Greg Summerell said eSPADE […]

Free waste and recycling audits

Many businesses across NSW will be able to tap into new opportunities to reduce waste to landfill and boost recycling with the NSW EPA awarding $4.7 […]

Review of Broken Hill Water and Sewerage Prices: Final Report released

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its final report Essential Energy’s water, sewerage and other services in Broken Hill which outlines the maximum […]

Water Act under Review

The Queensland government is conducting a review of the Water Act and is seeking public comment as part of the process. According to the government, the […]

Changes to Gladstone Area and Mt Isa Water Boards

The Queensland government has announced the appointment of new directors for both the Gladstone Area and Mt Isa Water Boards. In Gladstone, the new directors are […]

Natural Disaster Mitigation Program funding

Western Queensland councils have secured more than $1 million in funding under the Commonwealth governments Natural Disaster Mitigation Program with sixteen projects from 11 council areas […]

Riverland and Murraylands climate change research

Natural Resources SA will work with industry representatives, environment groups and residents to develop a plan to address the potential impacts of climate change on the […]

EPA SA Air Quality Report

EPA SA has released its air quality report for the month of May 2014. The report contains a summary of air quality based on data from […]

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