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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – September 11, 2015

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New guide to using land and sea transport method – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has made available a guide to using the land and sea transport method. The guide captures specific information on how to run […]

Climate Change Authority chair quits

The chairman of the Climate Change Authority Bernie Fraser has resigned two years earlier than his term was due to end. The Climate Change Authority was […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Large-scale solar projects

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) have announced $350 million in new funding initiatives to kick start as many […]

2015 Australian energy statistics update – Released

The Federal Department of Industry and Science has published the 2015 Australian energy statistics update and dataset which is the official source of energy data for […]

Interim National Packaging Covenant CEO announced

The National Packaging Covenant Industry Association (NPCIA) has announced David Carter will step in as interim CEO, following the resignation of Stan Moore. Mr Carter has […]

New legislation enables all councils to enter into environmental upgrade agreements

The Victorian Parliament has passed the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Environmental Upgrade Agreements) Bill 2015 which amends the Local Government Act 1989 to enable all councils […]

IPART released water issues papers

Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released  issues papers relating to its reviews of prices charged by Sydney Water, Hunter Water and WaterNSW (for its […]

Changes to licensing arrangements for pest management technicians and fumigators – Effective now

Certain occupations and businesses that use pesticides must be licensed by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Occupations requiring licensing under the Pesticides Act 1999 are: aerial […]

NSW Government Green Globe Awards finalists announced

NSW Government’s Green Globe Awards finalists have now been announced. NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman said the Green Globe Awards were the leading environmental awards in […]

Warnings issued over Williamstown RAAF base contamination

NSW Government has issued a number of warnings regarding contaminated water caused by fire-fighting foams at the Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, near Newcastle. […]

QLD Government seeks input for new plan to manage water in the Great Artesian Basin

The Queensland Government is seeking input on a new plan to manage water in the Great Artesian Basin. QLD Minister for State Development and Natural Resources […]

Power tool battery recycling trial commences

The Queensland Government has joined the Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) in a power tool recycling trial that will run until the end of June, 2016. […]

Quarry operator fined for causing serious harm

A major Queensland quarrying company has been fined $250,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to a number of charges relating to the serious […]

Waste industry compliance investigation taskforce

The Queensland Government has joined forces with the waste management industry, including the Waste Recycling Industry Association Queensland, to set up a compliance investigation taskforce. The […]

New climate change policy for South Australia – Comment sought

SA Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) is seeking feedback on a series of climate change consultation papers to help inform the development of a […]

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