The National Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) for the Movement of Controlled Waste between States & Territories manages the interstate movement…[Read More]
Wood smoke reduction: funding and discussion paper
Published: October 19, 2012
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced more than $1 million funding for local councils to create wood-smoke reduction initiatives.…[Read More]
Bill passes Parliament for the establishment of Independent Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Developments
Published: October 19, 2012
Recently passed in Parliament is legislation to establish an Independent Expert Scientific Committee to provide advice on coal seam gas…[Read More]
Draft Guideline for Environmental Management: Recommended separation distances for industrial residual air emissions – released for comment
Published: October 19, 2012
EPA Victoria has released a Draft Guideline for Environment Management: Recommended separation distances for industrial residual air emissions for consultation.…[Read More]
Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2012
Published: October 19, 2012
In its 10th year, the Premier’s Sustainability Awards represent Victoria’s highest recognition for sustainability initiatives. The awards acknowledge leadership, innovation…[Read More]
Inquiry into profit taking by beverage companies from SA & NT container deposit scheme
Published: October 12, 2012
The Senate, this week, agreed to an inquiry into profit taking by beverage producers from the South Australian and Northern…[Read More]
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) compiles 5th Assessment Report
Published: October 12, 2012
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is currently compiling its 5th Assessment Report (AR5) which will provide an update…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance
Published: October 12, 2012
The Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance Program aims at assisting irrigation water providers to develop modernisation plans for their districts that…[Read More]
Buy-back of free carbon units
Published: October 5, 2012
The Clean Energy Regulator has provided information on ‘how to sell your free carbon units’ back to the Clean Energy…[Read More]
New research strategy identifies priorities for climate change mitigation
Published: October 5, 2012
The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released a research strategy, Filling the Research Gap, in an…[Read More]
