The Clean Energy Regulator confirmed this week that if you are running an eligible offsets project in the Carbon Farming…[Read More]
Transitioning from the Carbon Farming Initiative to the Emissions Reduction Fund
GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: Waste and recycling infrastructure in NSW
The NSW EPA and the Environmental Trust are calling for applications for a share of $43.1 million to accelerate and…[Read More]
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Metal recycler shredder floc grant applications close 30 September 2014
Eligible metal recyclers have until 30 September 2014 to apply for their share in $5 million to boost shredder floc…[Read More]
Draft Storage of Waste Tyres – Regulatory Impact Statement – open for comment
Draft regulations providing guidance for the safe and efficient storage of used waste tyres have been released for public consultation.…[Read More]
Man fined $36,000 for illegal asbestos dumping
A man has been convicted in the NSW Land Environment Court and fined a total of $36,000 following a New…[Read More]
Sequestration methodology – measurement based methods for new farm forestry plantations
The Clean Energy Regulator has released a new methodology for projects that establish and maintain a tree planting that is…[Read More]
National radioactive waste management facility – Government continues search for appropriate site
The search for a suitable location for Australia’s radioactive waste management facility continues.This week, the Federal Government released a notice…[Read More]
Landfill operator pinned for non compliance
Assessing and determining whether existing leachate management infrastructure is appropriately managing leachate had also not been addressed. EPA Metro…[Read More]
Tougher on-the-spot fines for environmental offences
A ten fold increase in on-the-spot fines for environmental offences up to $15,000 for companies and $7500 for individuals is…[Read More]
Draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods – Released for comment
The Federal Department of Environment has developed and released 3 draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) methods, in an effort to…[Read More]