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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – November 14, 2014

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US-China joint announcement on climate change

US President Barack Obama and China’s President Xi Jinping have reaffirmed the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation on climate change and have stated that they will […]

Chemical migration from packaging into food

A number of chemicals are used to manufacture packaging and some of these have the potential to migrate into food. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) […]

5 year monitoring plan of Murray-Darling Basin

Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister for Environment, Simon Birmingham has announced a 5 year monitoring plan of the Murray-Darling Basin aimed to provide the latest […]

Round 2 Green Army initiative – now open

Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Green Army initiative is now open. This Round provides additional opportunities for projects to commence in the 2014/15 financial year. […]

2013-14 Audit Reform – Regulatory change measurement

EPA Victoria has released the 2013-14 Audit Reform – regulatory change measurement (RCM) that addresses the 3 key focus areas of EPA’s audit reforms in 2013-14: […]

EPA Victoria investigates discoloured water at Merri Creek, Abbotsford

EPA Victoria have today been alerted to discoloured water entering Merri Creek in Abbotsford from a drain beneath the Eastern Freeway. EPA Victoria is currently investigating […]

Gas confirmed for Energy Efficiency Savings Scheme

The New South Wales Government has announced it will expand the State’s Energy Efficiency Savings Scheme to include gas, as well as electricity. NSW Environment Minister […]

Energy finance guide – released

The New South Wales Government has launched an energy efficiency financing guide for businesses looking to invest in clean energy. Environment Minister Rob Stokes said the […]

Coal project referred to Planning Assessment Commission

The Watermark Coal Project will be referred to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) with a recommendation for it to be approved under strict conditions. The […]

Unlawful waste site closed down

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has ordered a Tomago waste recycling operator to cease operations due to a number of pollution hazards. EPA […]

Works commence on solar energy plant

Work has officially started on one of Australia’s biggest solar energy plants near Moree in NSW. The plant, covering 350 hectares 10km south of Moree, is […]

Environmental Protection and Other Legislative Amendment (EPOLA) Bill passes with amendments

The Queensland Parliament has passed the Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment (EPOLA) Bill that includes amendments to the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (WRRA) as […]

South Australians good recyclers

Latest figures show South Australians lead the country on waste diversion and resource recovery. South Australia’s Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister Ian Hunter said the latest […]

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