The precautionary advice currently in place in communities across NSW impacted by PFAS will remain in place following the release…[Read More]
WA Budget announced – Changes from 1 July 2018
Published: May 11, 2018
The Western Australia government yesterday released their 2018-19 budget, with the following two key environmental initiatives announced:Changes to streamline water…[Read More]
Government Ministers set target for 100% of Australian packaging to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025
Published: May 4, 2018
At the seventh meeting of environment ministers on 27 April 2018, Federal, State and Territory Ministers agreed to action on…[Read More]
$500M to be invested in Reef protection
Published: May 4, 2018
The Federal Government has announced a more than $500 million investment to protect the Great Barrier Reef.In partnership with the…[Read More]
GRANT OPPORTUNITY – Up to $10M for activities focused on 5-minute ahead self forecasting for wind and solar farms operating in the National Electricity Market (NEM)
Published: May 4, 2018
The Australian Renewable Energy Agent (ARENA) is allocating up to $10 million in funding and is seeking expressions of interest…[Read More]
Victorian Government budget
Published: May 4, 2018
The Victorian Government budget released on Tuesday 1 May 2018, includes a range of funding measures for the environment.These include:$70.6…[Read More]
Changes to Mandatory Safety Training requirements under VEET
Published: May 4, 2018
The Essential Services Commission has advised of changes made to its mandatory safety training (MST) requirements.The changes affect both accredited…[Read More]
Return and Earn initiative collects more than 150 million plastic drinking containers in NSW
Published: April 20, 2018
NSW EPA has reported that more than 150 million drink containers have been refunded through Return and Earn, and more…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Reminder – Assistance for recycling industry
Published: April 13, 2018
Applications are now open for funding grants of between $50,000 to $500,000 from Sustainability Victoria to assist the recycling industry…[Read More]
NSW Government’s response to the enforcement of China’s National Sword policy – NSW Recycling Industry changes – Temporary increases to stockpiling limits – Intergovernmental Taskforce – Assistance for Councils
Published: April 13, 2018
The NSW Government and NSW EPA have announced that they will work with councils, regional waste groups and industry in…[Read More]
