The Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance Program aims at assisting irrigation water providers to develop modernisation plans for their districts that…[Read More]
Sustainable practices
Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2012
Published: October 5, 2012
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards which acknowledge leadership, innovation and achievement across business,…[Read More]
Inquiry into barriers to mineral and energy resource exploration
Published: September 28, 2012
The Federal Government has requested the Productivity Commission to undertake a 12 month Inquiry into “the non-financial barriers to mineral…[Read More]
Revising guide for up to date floor risk information for infrastructure development
Published: September 28, 2012
An agreement has been signed between Geoscience Australia and Engineers Australia to revise the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide to…[Read More]
Recycling chemical containers and safe disposal of unwanted chemicals
Published: September 28, 2012
Just a reminder that there are a couple of programs available that recycle unwanted chemical containers, as well as collect…[Read More]
Reinvesting Victoria’s landfill levy
Published: September 28, 2012
The Victorian Government has announced 9 successful recipients (see below) who will receive grants through the Beyond Waste Fund that…[Read More]
New national legislation effective 1 Oct 2012 – Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation
Published: September 21, 2012
The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation is expected to come into effect on 1 October 2012, after passing…[Read More]
Recycling drop off site for TVs, computer, printers and computer products
Published: September 21, 2012
Over the next 18 months, recycling drop off points for the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme will expand in…[Read More]
Study on geothermal potential
Published: September 21, 2012
The South Australian Centre for Geothermal Energy Research, at the University of Adelaide, will receive a grant of $1.25 million…[Read More]
SA EPA Board Round-table 2012 summary report available
Published: September 14, 2012
The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a summary report on its June 14 round-table conference. This year’s theme,…[Read More]
