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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – October 14, 2025

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National Framework for Recycled Content Traceability Released

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the National Framework for Recycled Content Traceability. The Framework provides a national guideline […]

Hydrogen Headstart Round 2

The Australian Government has announced a significant new investment in the Hydrogen Headstart Program, designed to accelerate the development of Australia’s large-scale renewable hydrogen industry. Administered […]

Illegal Export of Tyre Waste Stopped by Australian Authorities

The Australian Government has stopped the unlawful export of 10 shipping containers of waste tyres from Sydney to Malaysia, preventing around 280 tonnes of illegal waste, […]

2025 Report on Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Emissions

CSIRO has released the 2025 Report on Australian and global Synthetic Greenhouse Gas emissions 2025 – DCCEEW . The report provides updated data on atmospheric concentrations […]

Industrial Transformation Stream Round 3 Opens for Applications

ARENA, on behalf of the Australian Government, has opened Round 3 of the $400 million Industrial Transformation Scheme  under the Powering the Regions Fund. The program […]

New Appointments to Guide Victoria’s Water Sector

The Victorian Government has announced more than 130 new board appointments across the state’s water corporations and catchment management authorities, strengthening leadership and ensuring greater representation […]

Additional Funding to Strengthen Victoria’s Response to Illegal Waste Dumping

EPA Victoria has welcomed the State Government’s new funding commitment to intensify efforts against illegal waste dumping across the state. The funding will strengthen enforcement, increase […]

Victorian Businesses to Benefit from New Solar Installation Discounts

The Victorian Government has expanded its Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program to offer new solar installation discounts for commercial and industrial businesses, as well as community […]

Market Accelerator grants to fast-track recycled-material products

Sustainability Victoria (SV) has opened applications for the Market Accelerator program to help bring technically proven products and processes using recycled materials to market. Grants of […]

Companies Fined Over Banyule Creek Blue Pollution Incident

EPA Victoria has fined four companies $10,000 each following an investigation into a pollution incident that turned part of Banyule Creek blue earlier this year. All […]

$60,000 Fine Issued for Failure to Remove Hazardous Waste

A Shepparton Magistrates’ Court has issued a $60,000 fine to a recycling operator for failing to comply with a court order requiring the removal of hazardous […]

NSW Government Opens Round 2 of High Impact Partnerships Grants

The NSW Government has announced Round 2 of its High Impact Partnerships Grants, providing $7.5 million in funding to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability across the […]

QLD Investment Corporation to lead new QLD energy investment gateway

The Queensland Government has announced that Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) will lead a new investor gateway aimed at attracting and coordinating private capital investment in the […]

Kerosene and Bitumen Spill Contained at Smiths Creek, Cairns

On 29 September, approximately 10,000 litres of kerosene and bitumen spilled into Smiths Creek in Cairns QLD, near Trinity Inlet, after a release from an asphalt […]

$2.1 Million Enforceable Undertaking for Albert River Sewage Spill

QLD’s Department of Environment has concluded one of its largest environmental enforcement actions, following a major sewage spill into the Albert River.  A South East QLD […]

Over $13K fine for illegally disposing of chemicals into stormwater

A Fullarton man has been fined $13,500 after admitting to illegally disposing of chemicals into a street gutter, causing significant environmental harm. On 29 November 2022, […]

New team established to support Whyalla Steelworks Transition

The SA Government has established the Whyalla Steelworks Industrial Transformation Unit to lead a coordinated response to the steelworks’ administration and support Whyalla’s broader economic transition. […]

Celebrating Women Leading Circular Economy Innovation

Green Industries SA (GISA) has awarded the 2024–25 Women in Circular Economy Leadership Scholarship to Ms Angelina Russo for her project, The Circular Textile Hub: A […]

Stage 1 of review of State Environmental (Cockburn Sound) Policy 2015 (SEP): Comment sought

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is seeking feedback on Stage 1 of the review of the State Environmental (Cockburn Sound) Policy 2015 […]

Progress report on State Electric Vehicle Strategy for WA: Released

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has released a progress report on State Electric Vehicle Strategy for WA that details the work completed to […]

Water source project milestone

WA’s largest steel water pipeline is now being installed as part of the $2.8 billion Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP) project. The 1.6-metre diameter pipes, manufactured […]

Biofuels strategy to help WA capitalise on industry opportunities

The WA Government has committed $1.2 million to develop an Advanced Biofuels Strategy aimed at positioning WA to capture emerging market opportunities and cut carbon emissions. […]

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