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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – August 8, 2014

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Liable entitles must meet carbon price obligations for 2013-14 financial year – Reminder

The Clean Energy Regulator reminds us that liable entities must still meet their carbon price obligations for the 2013-14 financial year, even though the carbon pricing […]

Australian automotive supply chain – Assistance now available

The Federal Department of Industry is providing assistance to Australian automotive suppliers by announcing the opening of the Automotive Diversification Programme which is part of a […]

Review of Victoria’s State Environment Protection Policies (SEPPs) for Noise

EPA Victoria (EPA) and the Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) have commenced a review of 2 State Environment Protection Policies for Noise (the […]

Communities for Natural Grants available

The Victorian Government has announced the availability of Communities for Nature grants that is targeted at organisations such as local community groups, including schools. The grants […]

Biodiversity legislation review announced

The NSW government has announced a major review of biodiversity legislation. Minister for the Environment Rob Stokes has appointed the Independent Biodiversity Legislation Review Panel to […]

Funding available to tackle recycling

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Environmental Trust are calling for businesses, not-for-profit organisations and local councils to apply for a share […]

AGL to conduct fracking in Gloucester

AGL will be able to conduct fracking in Gloucester in mid-north New South Wales following the renewal of its Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) for six years. […]

Orica ordered to clean up arsenic in groundwater

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has ordered Orica Pty Ltd to take the next step in the clean-up of arsenic contaminated groundwater at the company’s […]

Quarry operator fined $30,000 for breaching license limits

A quarry operator has been fined $30,000 after pleading guilty in the Land and Environment Court to breaching a condition of its environment protection licence at […]

Failure to limit dust emissions leads to fine

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued penalty notices to two companies for failing to minimise dust emissions during construction works at Split Solitary Road […]

Uranium mining given go-ahead by Queensland government

The Queensland government has announced it is will accept applications for uranium mining at the abandoned Mary Kathleen Mine, near Mount Isa. Mines Minister Andrew Cripps […]

Hefty fines for bulk carrier travelling outside of shipping area

Two crew members of a bulk carrier, the MV Bulk Ingenuity, have been fined a total of $125,000 after travelling outside a designated shipping area within […]

Renewable energy bill supports regional economic development

The Pastoral Land Management Bill which supports renewable energy developments on pastoral lands passed the Upper House this week. Environment Minister Ian Hunter said the legislation […]

Hendon groundwater contamination update

The South Australian Environment Protection Authority has been working in recent months to assess the extent of possible groundwater contamination in the suburb of Hendon. EPA […]

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