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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Councils to deliver best practice waste collection and management systems. Funding is available for councils in metropolitan Melbourne to deliver best practice waste collection […]
The Victorian Government has announced that it will invest $11.5 million in funding to improve Victoria’s recycling infrastructure across Victoria. The funding package will include: $5 million […]
EPA Victoria is reviewing how it assesses applications and grant approvals for works approvals and licenses, as part of its 5 Year Plan objective to transform […]
Kyneton’s public spaces and gardens can now be sustainably irrigated by using recycled water sourced from the expanded Kyneton Recycled Water Scheme. The program is expected […]
Consultation is currently taking place, where feedback is encouraged, on the next phase of Caring for our Country following its recent review. The consultation commenced on 21 June […]
Successful applicants announced for Round 1 The Federal Government’s Community Energy Efficiency Program has been designed to provide matched funding to local councils and non-profit community […]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Funding is now open for Round 3 of the On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program which is part of the Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure […]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Funding of $500,000 has been granted to a NSW food manufacturer, Crafty Chef, through the Clean Technology Investment Programs that will go towards a […]
The second phase of the Liable Entities Public Information Database (LEPID), that lists entities that are likely to be liable under the carbon pricing mechanism, has […]
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker recently announced $92,750 in grants for five environmental research projects, including tests on a solar air-conditioning system. The funds have come […]
Just a reminder that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released an updated Carbon price claims – Guide for business and a series of […]
One of Australia’s largest solar projects is set to go ahead in New South Wales following the announcement today of a $129.7 million grant from the […]
Additional appointments to the Clean Energy Regulator were announced this week. The announcements will see Ms Anne Brown and Ms Virginia Malley join Ms Chloe Munro, […]
– grant recipients announced Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet this week formally announced the recipients of funding under the Clean Technology […]
The Federal Government will use $45 million, of left-over funds, from the former Solar Hot Water Rebate Scheme to support 2 new national energy efficiency programs, […]
Mark Dreyfus, Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has said, by the NSW Government’s own figures, the Federal Government’s household assistance package, on average, […]
Late last week the NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker, announced the start of a review of the BioBanking Scheme. The scope of the review […]
Bioplastic manufacturer, Plantic Technologies have increased their facilities enabling an increase of 400 per cent in output from their Altona site. Federal Minister for Industry and […]
Earlier this week, the first services under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme opened for business in the ACT. Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban […]
A new draft methodology for the Destruction of methane from piggeries using engineered biodigeters, under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI), was released this week for public […]
This week the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency released a revised National Carbon Offset Scheme (NCOS). The NCOS was revised in light of […]
The Republic of Korea has announced that it has passed legislation for a national emissions trading scheme (ETS) to commence in 2015. South Korea is […]
The Clean Energy Regulator is currently updating its Register of solar water heaters and heat pumps that are eligible for the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). […]
On 1 May 2012, the 2012-13 Victorian Budget was handed down by the Treasurer, Kim Wells MP. Under the environment, climate change, energy, water and resources […]
The BioBanking Credit Calculator version 2.0 is a now available online. The online application applies the BioBanking Assessment Methodology and calculates the number and type […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has set the following dates for liable entities – 30 June 2012 – Lodge Partial Exemption Certificates (PEC) application for a second […]
A final report released by the Living Victoria Ministerial Advisory Council has unveiled a new vision for Melbourne’s water future. “The Victorian Government committed, before the election, […]
The Victorian Government has committed $4.5 million of funding towards a pilot biomass plant that aims to turn organic waste into a clean source of electricity. […]
Melbourne’s 2nd largest river valley, the ‘Maribyrnong’ will receive a facelift after funding was announced of $1.04 million by the Victorian Government. The project is expected […]
Nominations are now open for the NSW Government’s Green Globe Awards. NSW small and large businesses and local government who can demonstrate significant environmental achievements in NSW […]
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