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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – August 14, 2024

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Clean electricity for Burrup Peninsula

Work is in progress on the development of Pilbara’s first major transmission line to deliver clean electricity to the Burrup Peninsula, WA.   Plans are progressing […]

EPA conditions landfill to receive only Australian waste

A proposal to increase gate tonnage at the nation’s only commercial repository for Class IV and V waste has been recommended for approval by the EPA […]

Exposure Draft of Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Amending Rules (FCESS Cost Review Amendments): Comment sought

Energy Policy WA has released for comment the Exposure Draft of Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Amending Rules (FCESS Cost Review Amendments) that includes proposed WEM Amending Rules […]

WA’s Hazard Plan – Energy Supply Disruption

The State Hazard Plan for Energy Supply Disruption covers the emergency management arrangements within the geographic boundaries of Western Australia for the hazards of gas, liquid […]

Air quality report on Pinjarra WA finds dust levels below national guidelines

An air quality monitoring program commissioned by the WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has found levels of dust in Pinjarra, WA to be below […]

Australian Gas Networks regulatory framework review 2026 – 2031: Comment sought

The SA Government is seeking your views about a Draft Decision on the protections that AGN must deliver for South Australian consumers between 1 July 2026 […]

Independent Review of the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020: Comment sought

SA Government is seeking your views on the impact and effectiveness of the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 over the last three years to […]

Review of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015

EPA SA has commenced a review of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015.    The first stage of this review will be the release of a […]

Industrial Chemicals Environment Protection Policy

The SA Government has published in the SA Government Gazette giving notice of the intention to prepare a draft environment protection policy regarding industrial chemicals.

Grants awarded to support reduction in bushfire risk

The Victorian Government has awarded $1.66 million to nine councils over the next 2 years as part of the Safer Together Strengthening Local Government Partnerships program. […]

EPA settles legal action with landfill operator

A landfill operator will pay $200,000 for a project to improve the local environment after EPA Victoria reached an agreement to settle legal action.   The […]

NSW Government releases annual environmental water priority statements for 2024–25

The NSW Government’s Water for the Environment program has released its annual environmental water priority statements for the 2024–25 water year.    The program has a […]

$30,000 fine for air emissions

The NSW EPA has fine a company $30,000 after a failure at its coke ovens allegedly caused significant air emissions.   Coke ovens are heating chambers […]

25-year milestone for key NSW environment act

The NSW EPA has marked 25 years since the commencement of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act in NSW.   On 1 July 1999 the […]

Over $4 million awarded to tackle litter and illegal dumping

The NSW Government has awarded more than $4 million to help councils, businesses, community groups and public land managers protect the local environment.   $3.6 million […]

NSW EPA releases Strategic Plan 2024–29

The NSW EPA has released its Strategic Plan 2024-29 which outlines its plan for achieving positive environmental and human health outcomes over the next five years […]

$9 million for research trials to help farmers lower livestock emissions

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has awarded the final 4 projects with grants under the Methane Emissions Reduction in […]

New guidelines for community engagement and benefits for transmission projects

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released new National Guidelines for Community Engagement and Benefits for Electricity Transmission Projects. […]

Release of Great Barrier Reef: Scientific Consensus Statement

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced the release of the 2022 Scientific Consensus that brings together the latest […]

Independent Review of Key Issues Arising from Public Comments on the PFOS Freshwater Draft Guideline Values

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the report – Independent Review of Key Issues Arising from Public Comments […]

Carbon Farming Outreach Program training package: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has made available a training package under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program for businesses.   […]

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