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The Federal Government has announced a new national emissions reduction target of 62–70% below 2005 levels by 2035, marking the next major step toward net zero […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced the release of Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment and the accompanying National […]
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released its Q2 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR), that provides insights and analysis on Australia’s carbon markets and associated programs. […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced temporary financial relief measures designed to accelerate Australia’s emerging offshore wind industry by […]
The Federal Government has announced a new grant initiative, the Cleaner Fuels Program, to provide funding to Australian-based low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) producers. It is […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that Australia will be introducing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for commercial ice makers […]
The Federal Government has announced $40 million to expand the Australia’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with a focus on kerbside and fast-charging locations across […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that applications are now open for Round 2 of the DRIVEN Charger […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has advised that the Australian Government has been successful in stopping an illegal export of […]
EPA Victoria is inviting feedback on its updated Risk Management and Monitoring Program (RMMP) guidance, which all EPA licence holders must follow to identify environmental risks […]
A new water report has been released, Victoria’s Water Resources under a Changing Climate, that sheds light on Victoria’s shifting climate and its impacts on water […]
Victoria’s new Water Security Plan outlines a roadmap to secure future water supplies for Melbourne, Geelong and surrounding regions amid rising demand and climate change. With […]
The Victorian Government has approved Victoria’s largest battery storage project, a one-gigawatt facility at Pacific Green’s Portland Energy Park that is expected to deliver renewable energy […]
Barwon Water is leading a Victorian-first trial of an innovative greywater recycling system, that aims to significantly reduce water consumption inside buildings. The Victorian Advanced Greywater […]
EPA Victoria has uncovered the illegal dumping of 370,000 litres of expired hand sanitiser on a rural property in Gippsland’s Wellington Shire. The investigation began with […]
A Geelong developer has been ordered to pay $75,000 to fund local environmental projects after illegally dumping of 148 tonnes of industrial waste at a Geelong […]
On 23 September 2025, the Victorian Government appointed Kate Houghton PSM as the new Secretary of the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). […]
NSW EPA is seeking feedback on its proposed requirements for NSW’s large greenhouse gas emitters. NSW EPA is introducing new requirements for licence holders who emit […]
NSW EPA has announced new laws requiring businesses and institutions that sell or handle food such as supermarkets, cafes, schools and hotels to separate food waste […]
On 25 June 2025, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) released updated Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, introducing lower recommended values for PFAS (per- and […]
Councils across NSW are being urged to apply for Round 5 of the Go FOGO program, with $26 million in funding now available to help expand […]
From e-scooters and smartwatches to vapes and electric toothbrushes, lithium-ion battery-powered gadgets are everywhere – around businesses and homes. While these devices contain valuable materials that […]
The QLD Government has repealed the Forest Wind Farm Development Act 2020, effectively cancelling the proposed 266-turbine Forest Wind Project — previously one of the state’s […]
The QLD Government is taking action to prepare for the impacts of climate change through its QLD Climate Adaptation Strategy (Q-CAS) 2017–2030, currently under review. This […]
EPA SA is seeking input as it develops a landmark 30-Year Strategy to guide its role as the state’s independent environmental regulator through to 2055. As […]
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