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Building during a climate change – reports

A suite of 4 reports have been released by the Federal Department of Climate Change to assist with informed decisions…[Read More]

Recycling drop off site for TVs, computer, printers and computer products

Over the next 18 months, recycling drop off points for the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme will expand in…[Read More]

Clean Energy Regulator prosecutes company owner for misleading conduct

The Clean Energy Regulator has undertaken its first criminal proceedings against the owner of Sydney Solar Eco Solutions Pty Ltd…[Read More]

Enforceable Undertaking for developer for removal of protected vegetation

It was found that a property developer, Coppercats Pty Ltd and Gallivantour Pty Ltd  had wrongfully cleared land at Picton…[Read More]

Online groundwater Atlas

The National Water Commission has launched a new online Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Atlas.  The atlas represents the first ever comprehensive…[Read More]

Seven new offshore petroleum exploration permits granted

Seven new offshore petroleum exploration permits have been granted, as part of Round 2’s 2011 Exploration Acreage Release.    As…[Read More]

Energy in Australia 2012

The Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (RET) has released a publication, Energy in Australia 2012, for those interested…[Read More]

Study on geothermal potential

The South Australian Centre for Geothermal Energy Research, at the University of Adelaide, will receive a grant of $1.25 million…[Read More]

Murray-Darling Basin environmental water plans

  The Federal Government’s watering plans for the Murray-Darling Basin have been released which outline the strategic approach taken to…[Read More]

Contract for Closure Program – No financial support to close highly emissions intensive power stations

This week, Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson had announced that the Federal Government will cease offering financial…[Read More]

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