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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – August 29, 2014

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Renewable Energy Target (RET) review report released

The Expert Panel, established by the Federal Government to undertake a review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) Scheme, has now released its report to the […]

Feeding Nitrates to Cattle – Emissions avoidance methodology available

In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Clean Energy Regulator has made available the Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by feeding nitrates to beef cattle […]

Redesign of REC Registry – Commences 1 September 2014

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a redesign of the REC Registry which will go live on 1 September 2014. The REC Registry is an internet-based […]

Uranium mine spill report released

A final report was released this week, by the Supervising Scientist, on the investigation into the environmental impacts of a leach tank failure which resulted in a […]

Urban water reform – Discussion paper released for comment

Victoria’s Minister for Water, Peter Wash this week released for comment the Metropolitan Whole-of-Water-Cycle Strategic Framework (Metro Framework) Discussion Paper as part of the Victorian Government’s […]

Environmental licence holders to pay for air monitoring

EPA NSW is seeking comment on the draft Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Newcastle Air Monitoring) Regulation 2014(External link). The amendment to the Protection […]

Oil recycler fined

A New South Wales oil recycling company has been ordered to pay more than $22,000 by the Downing Centre Local Court after pleading guilty to an […]

Coal company given six figure penalty for breach of its mining consent conditions

A New South Wales coal company has been fined more than $100,000 for breaching its mining consent conditions. The NSW Planning Department launched legal action against […]

Glencore to develop Aurukun mine

The Queensland Government has announced Glencore International is the preferred proponent to develop the Aurukun bauxite deposit in western Cape York. Qld’s Deputy Premier and Qld […]

Investigation for toxic chemicals underway

Drilling is underway in the southern suburbs of Adelaide to test for toxic chemicals. Residents in Clovelly Park and Mitchell Park were told by authorities last […]

Cooper Basin Acreage Release – Petroleum exploration licences granted

SA Government has announced the following successful bidders for petroleum exploration licences (PELS) in the Cooper Basin –   Senex Energy Ltd, Bridgeport Energy Pty Ltd […]

Savings for consumers in the energy market

Deregulation of the electricity and gas markets has been effective in South Australia as it delivers cost savings benefits to households, a review by the Australian […]

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