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The Federal and Queensland Governments have released the 2016 Great Barrier Reef Report Card. The Report Card assessed the reported results of Reef Water Quality Protection […]
The Victorian Government has released a discussion paper on converting waste to energy to support the development of new technologies, including anaerobic digestion and thermal treatment […]
The South Australian Government has announced $200,000 in funding through Green Industries SA for recycling projects. Grants of up to $20,000 per project are available, with […]
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of an expert independent panel to guide the effective reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Victoria. According to a […]
The Queensland Government has announced a $2 billion Affordable Energy Plan to provide cost of living relief. The Plan will provide for Queenslanders’ power bills to […]
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of Western Australia has released its Annual Report for 2016-17. The report provides a summary of the activities of the EPA […]
The Federal Government has announced a new National Energy Guarantee aimed at delivering more affordable and reliable electricity whilst still meeting Australia’s international commitments. The National […]
The Victorian Government has announced that they will ban single-use lightweight shopping bags in the state. The Victorian Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio said the Labor […]
The NSW container deposit scheme, known as Return and Earn, commences on 1 December 2017. The successful tenderers for the scheme co-ordinator and network operator, who […]
The Federal Government launched the National Carbon Offset Standard for buildings and precincts on 9 October 2017, which expands on the voluntary program which allowed organisations, […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy invites comment on the eligibility of Notomys aquilo (northern hopping-mouse) for listing on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity […]
The Federal Government has released a report on the governance review of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The report makes 24 recommendations that aim […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has announced funding for 10 pilot projects under the demand response initiative to manage […]
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Environmental Trust have announced funding of $2.5 million for local councils to improve landfills across the state. […]
The Federal Government has announced more than $1 billion in funding for phase two of the National Landcare Program, which will be delivered from July 2017 […]
Registration of interest is now open for Round 2 of funding for Resource Recovery Infrastructure Grants from the Victorian Government. Up to $5 million in grants […]
The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released new and updated documentation for parties interested in participating in project-based activities using the measurement and verification method. Project […]
The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has published a Register of scheduled activity premises on the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) website. The Register is intended […]
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has released its 2016-17 annual report. It highlights the work, achievements and strategic initiatives of the department over […]
The Victorian Government has announced that applications are open for a share in $3.8 million in Climate Change Innovation Grants. In a media release, the Minister […]
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its annual report for 2016-17. The report considers the EPA’s performance in 2016–17 and the progress that has […]
Green Industries South Australia is offering trade waste implementation grants to eligible SA Water food and beverage customers to support implementation activities that will improve trade […]
The Queensland Government has announced that the independent investigation into the cross-border transport of waste to Queensland landfills is open for public submissions. The three-month investigation […]
The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released its VEET Performance Report for 2016. The report is the eighth annual report released since the inception of the […]
Hobsons Bay City Council has a number of programs that can support businesses in the municipality to become more sustainable and achieve financial savings whilst also […]
Green Industries South Australia has announced a new funding grant program to assist businesses and organisations to improve resource efficiency. The funding for REAP Grants is […]
The Federal and Queensland governments have released the draft Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan 2017-2022 for consultation. The renewed five-year plan guides how industry, government […]
Help is at hand for businesses that are struggling with sky rocketing gas and electricity bills. Sustainability Victoria has announced a suite of grants and assistance […]
The Victorian Government has established an interim Waste Management Policy (WMP) to improve safety standards at Victorian waste and resource recovery facilities. The Minister for Energy, […]
The EPA has released its Annual Plan for 2017-18 and its Organisation Strategy: Our environment, Our health. The Annual Plan outlines what EPA will deliver in […]
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