Federal Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt, has released the independent final report on a 20 Year Australian Antarctic Strategic…[Read More]
Federal News
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Additional funding provided to repair uncontrolled bores
Published: October 24, 2014
The Great Artesian Basin is Australia’s most significant underground water resource, directly supporting more than 180,000 people in more than…[Read More]
Murray-Darling Basin Authority chairman set to depart
Published: October 24, 2014
Murray-Darling Basin Authority Chairman Craig Knowles has announced that he will step down as Chairman in January 2015 when is…[Read More]
Transportation of dangerous goods laws
Published: October 10, 2014
Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADGC) Just a reminder that an updated Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADGC) – Australian Dangerous Goods…[Read More]
New arrangements for the frequency of tropical cyclone warnings for coastal communities
Published: October 10, 2014
Earlier this year, a review was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of Category 1 and 2 Tropical Cyclone Warning update…[Read More]
New CEO for CSIRO
Published: October 10, 2014
CSIRO Board Chairman, Simon McKeon has announced Dr Larry Marshall as the incoming CEO for CSIRO. Dr Marshall will commence…[Read More]
Feasibility study of Product Stewardship for End-of-Life Refrigerators and Air Conditioners with small gas charges
Published: October 3, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment is undertaking a study to explore the feasibility of a product stewardship approach for end-of-life…[Read More]
Tackling carbon emissions from the use of fossil fuels
Published: October 3, 2014
Federal Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane has welcomed the formation of an industry led Low Emissions Technologies for Fossil Fuels…[Read More]
Round 1 of 20 Million Trees Program – now open
Published: October 3, 2014
The Federal Government has announced the opening of Round 1 of the 20 Million Trees Programme. $50 million over 4…[Read More]
Global bioenergy research
Published: October 3, 2014
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide funding to Bioenergy Australia of $360,000 to help shape the global research and…[Read More]
