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The QLD Department of Environment and Heritage Protection’s budget paper has outlined a number of areas where the government will no longer report on certain performance […]
The national Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 (CFI) requires the Clean Energy Regulator to publish and maintain a web based Register of Offsets Projects. […]
Soft Landing, a Mission Australia program that has recycled more than 100,000 mattresses in less than one year, has taken out the 2012 Premier’s Award for […]
Just a reminder that 3 funding opportunities, under the Clean Technology Program, are currently open to business. The 3 funding opportunities are: Clean Technology […]
The QLD Government has announced a new partnership with the packaging industry and Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland (KABQ). QLD Environment and Heritage Protection Minister Andrew Powell […]
This week, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation passed through the House of Representatives. The GEMS legislation is an initiative that implements a […]
The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) has released a field guide (Erosion and Sediment Control on Unsealed Roads) to assist in the management of […]
EPA Victoria has released guidelines on Separation distances for large composting facilities. This document provides guidance to operators of composting facilities and regulating bodies on the […]
Various Government Departments are administering the programs under the Clean Energy legislation that contributes to the implementation of the Clean Energy Future package and the effective […]
This week, the Federal Government revised the Clean Technology Investment Program grant to provide dollar for dollar grants for manufacturing businesses to transition to a clean […]
Following a tender process, Sydney City has selected Solgen Energy to undertake a $6 million project to fit solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to more than 30 […]
Over thirty businesses and organisations have saved $6.3 million annually, according to the NSW Government, by taking part in its sustainability program. NSW Environment Minister Robyn […]
Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus has announced a partnership between Qantas and RM Williams to offset carbon emissions by using carbon […]
The QLD Government has apparently dropped its rebate scheme attached to the ecoBiz program. Rebates of up to $150,000 were available “to support projects that will […]
South Australians diverted more than 4.3 million tonnes of material from landfill in the past financial year. Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Paul Caica […]
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has praised efficient Hunter businesses. “An impressive 1,526 local businesses are together saving $9.57 million a year in productivity and efficiency […]
The national Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme has been enhanced with the passage through Parliament this week of the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards […]
Under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Act, the WELS Regulator, within the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, has the option to […]
Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus recently told a group of local councils about the opportunities of reducing emissions from landfills, […]
The Industry Recycling Materials Specification Manual is currently being revised and updated by the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) to assist Australian Packaging Council (APC) signatories […]
The solar credits multiplier for small-scale solar pane, wind and hydro systems is reducing from 3 to 2 for eligible systems installed between 1 July 2012 […]
From 18 June 2012, Version 13 of the Register of solar water heaters will be in place and effective. A copy of the eligible list of […]
Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria (KABV) has announced the finalists of the 2012 Sustainable Cities and Clean Beaches Awards. The winners will be revealed at an awards […]
EPA Chairman, Paul Vogel has advised that the environmental impacts of Toro Energy’s proposal (WA’s first uranium mine) have been meticulously examined by the Board. “The […]
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 […]
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 […]
The National Water Commission (NWC) will continue its role to oversee the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) national water reform agenda, following Parliament’s passage of the […]
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 […]
A new report was released this week that is expected to provide detailed information for the mining and exploration sectors investigating the resource potential in north […]
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