Round One of the NSW EPA Innovation in Priority Problem Wastes Management Grants Program is now open. The $8.5 million…[Read More]
New South Wales News
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First stage of chemical reforms – passed
Published: May 22, 2015
The NSW Parliament has passed the Pesticides Amendment Bill 2015 in line with moves to provide greater harmonisation across Australia…[Read More]
NSW Planning penalty notices to increase five-fold
Published: May 22, 2015
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has announced the NSW Government intends to increase planning penalty notices five-fold. The move follows…[Read More]
Scheduled waste facilities not liable for waste levy required to report
Published: May 15, 2015
From 1 August 2015, all scheduled waste facilities (including recycling facilities) which are not liable for the waste levy will…[Read More]
Wind farm decision goes to Planning Assessment Commission
Published: May 15, 2015
A proposal to change the design of the turbines for Capital 2 Wind Farm north of Bungendore, NSW has been…[Read More]
NSW EPA to investigate Council over illegal dumping
Published: May 15, 2015
NSW EPA has commenced an investigation into a NSW council after contaminated soil material was identified in mounds. The mounds…[Read More]
GRANT OPPORTUNITY – Round 2 – Bill Trim Grants open for business assessors
Published: May 8, 2015
Eligible organisations can now apply to share in up to $6 million worth of Waste Less Recycle More grants to…[Read More]
TENDER OPPORTUNITY – Former BHP Steelworks site clean-up
Published: May 8, 2015
The Hunter Development Corporation (HDC) is calling for tenders for the remediation of a 10 hectare section of the former…[Read More]
TENDER OPPORTUNITY – Scenario planning process to help identify and shape future government priorities on climate change
Published: May 8, 2015
The NSW Office of Environment & Heritage is seeking tenders to run a scenario planning process to help identify and…[Read More]
“Invalid” rules NSW court of Energy Minister’s decision to suspend exploration licence
Published: May 1, 2015
A May 2014 decision by NSW Energy Minister Anthony Roberts to suspend a coal seam gas exploration licence because of…[Read More]
