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Auditors who wish to apply for registration as a ‘Category 1 – Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) technical greenhouse and energy auditor’ can now apply to the […]
Brisbane’s street lights are set to become more energy efficient in what is believed to be the largest street lighting retrofit project ever undertaken in Australia. […]
Queensland small businesses working hard to become more sustainable are being encouraged to nominate for the 2013 Premier’s Sustainability Awards. QLD Minister for Tourism, Major Events, […]
The Clean Energy Regulator, under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011, is required to publish quarterly reports regarding the number of Australian carbon credit […]
On 1 July 2015, the carbon pricing mechanism (CPM) will move to a flexible, market-driven approach. As part of this approach, the Federal Government will issue […]
The new Contaminated Environments Strategy has been released by EPA Victoria “to better manage contaminated environments across Victoria”. EPA Victoria estimates that in 1997 there were […]
“This Code of Practice Onsite Wastewater Management provides standards and guidance to ensure the management of onsite wastewater (up to 5000 L/day) protects public health and […]
EPA Victoria has been monitoring and investigating the impacts of air pollution and noise emissions from trucks and cars, in Francis Street, Yarraville. EPA Victoria will […]
The Victorian Government is recruiting new members to join a ministerial advisory committee for the Victorian Adaptation and Sustainability Partnership, previously known as the Victorian Local Sustainability Accord. […]
SA Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Tom Koutsantonis has outlined a comprehensive plan to support the development of infrastructure required to drive expansion of the […]
NSW Energy Minister Chris Hartcher has announced the reversal of the previous government’s decision to phase out electric hot water systems. The previous policy involved banning […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced Version 15 of the Register of solar water heaters took effect on November 27. A copy of the eligible list […]
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) is calling for industry input into proposed regulated retail gas prices in NSW for the next three […]
The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its Annual report for 2011-12. The report highlights its major initiatives including increasing transparency by including site contamination […]
A NSW Auditor-General’s report (Financial Audit, Volume Six 2012: Focusing on Environment, Water and Regional Infrastructure) has shown that “no measure or baseline has been determined […]
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released its in-depth review of Australia’s energy policies. Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson AM MP, hosted the […]
Applications are now open for the SA Premiers Research and Industry Fund. Science and Information Economy Minister, Tom Kenyon says the State Government invests $4.2 million […]
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker said local councils and communities will be better equipped to understand and protect their estuaries following release of an online information […]
In the last 5 years, electricity prices, in Australia, have increased on average by 90% in nominal terms and by more in certain areas, advised Rod […]
31 October each year marks an important deadline under the mandatory carbon and energy regimes of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGERs) and the carbon […]
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet is currently seeking suitable applicants for the Chair position of the Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee (DOIC). […]
The National Sustainability Council for Australia has now been established, as announced this week by Federal Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Water. The Council will […]
Over the next 4 years, the following funding will be available to industry and business from 2012-13 to 2015-16 which will be administered by the Federal […]
Funding is now available for infrastructure projects to support the safe collection, storage, handling and recovery of electrical waste. SA Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation […]
The NSW Government has announced a total of $3.8 million in funding to help local councils protect and improve the State’s estuaries. Minister for the Environment […]
The National Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) for the Movement of Controlled Waste between States & Territories manages the interstate movement of controlled waste into Victoria. These […]
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced more than $1 million funding for local councils to create wood-smoke reduction initiatives. The funding announcement coincided with the […]
Recently passed in Parliament is legislation to establish an Independent Expert Scientific Committee to provide advice on coal seam gas and large coal mining. The […]
EPA Victoria has released a Draft Guideline for Environment Management: Recommended separation distances for industrial residual air emissions for consultation. The Guideline provides advice on […]
In its 10th year, the Premier’s Sustainability Awards represent Victoria’s highest recognition for sustainability initiatives. The awards acknowledge leadership, innovation and achievement across business, government, community, […]
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