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The Victorian Government will provide additional funding of $95,000 to 7 Councils for the upgrade of recycling sites for TV and computers recycling – in preparation […]
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced a plan to lower the threshold for the storage of waste tyres. Ms Parker said the NSW Government will […]
The EPA NSW has released a document detailing methods for improving air quality. Managing Particles and Improving Air Quality in NSW covers: ?the principles the EPA […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions as part of its 10-year statutory review of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Hunter River […]
A report commissioned to investigate ways to deal with sand movement issues at The Entrance Channel has been released. NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker said the […]
The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its report on the Waterloo Wind Farm Noise Study undertaken during April and June this year. Key findings […]
The CSIRO has been commissioned by the Federal Department of the Environment and the Grains Research and Development Corporation to develop a statistically efficient approach for […]
Greg Hunt, Federal Minister for Environment has announced that Cabinet has decided to establish a Royal Commission into the former Government’s Home Insulation Programme that caused […]
In an effort to improve Victoria’s water quality, EPA Victoria has commenced a round of targeted inspections of electroplaters across Victoria between now and Christmas. EPA […]
The NSW Government has announced the availability of $40.6 million of grants that are part of the Government’s $465.7 million Waste Less, Recycle More initiative. The […]
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced $3.5 million in grants to local councils to plan for and reduce the risks and impacts of flooding on […]
South Australia’s Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister Ian Hunter has announced grants have been awarded to six companies to improve their waste recovery efficiency. “Foodbank SA […]
The Federal Government has engaged the Productivity Commission to undertake an Inquiry into the best way that the Federal Government and Australian economy can ensure the […]
Victoria’s Water Minister, Peter Walsh this week announced that water licence fees will be reduced by up to $2,100 for farmers who fence off Crown Land […]
A study is currently underway in Northcote and Fitzroy North in an effort to reduce the area’s use of drinking water through rainwater harvesting. Approximately 350 […]
The Federal Department of the Environment will conduct an internal strategic review of its operations over coming months to examine its core objectives, roles and responsibilities […]
Victorian Minister for Water, Peter Walsh this week released the Victorian Government’s response to the Environment and Natural Resource Committee (ENRC) inquiry into flood mitigation infrastructure, […]
Federal Environment Minister, Greg Hunt has announced that the Federal Government has approved the framework for achieving a one stop shop to streamline environmental approvals. […]
Liable entities still need to report their total emissions number for the 2012-2013 financial year by 31 October 2013. They also need to acquire and surrender […]
The Federal Government’s first item of parliamentary business is to abolish the carbon price legislation. This week, the Federal Government released a consultation paper and exposure […]
A new organics facility has been officially opened in Bulla that will divert food and green waste from landfill. The facility is expected to service Melbourne’s […]
EPA Victoria has released a draft guideline on Construction of input meteorological data files for EPA Victoria’s regulatory air pollution model (AERMOD). The draft guideline describes […]
As part of Water for the Future, Round 4 of the On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program is now open for applications. The Federal Government is working […]
Federal Environment Minister, Greg Hunt, this week advised that the white paper on the Federal Government’s Direct Action is expected for release prior to Christmas for […]
The Victorian Government had released the draft Statewide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan (SWRRIP) for Victoria and the draft Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Strategic […]
The Federal Government will soon introduce legislation to repeal the carbon tax and commence implementation of its Direct Action Plan – as stated in a recent […]
The Victorian Government has set up an online feedback form (and click the blue “Energy Concerns” button) for a 3 month period to allow Victorians to […]
The Federal Department of Environment has allocated up to $5 million for the next Round of strategic water purchase initiative in Victoria This water purchase […]
Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Nicholas Kotsiras has launched flexible electricity pricing options to assist households choose pricing plans that may save them costs. Flexible […]
The Victorian Government has launched the Native Vegetation Information Management system (NVIM). The tool allows landholders to identify proposed vegetation that may need to be removed […]
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