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The Western Australian Waste Authority has commenced a review of the state’s Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030. The waste strategy sets out objectives and […]
The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has approved PFAS-contaminated solid waste to be disposed of at the Cleanaway Inkerman landfill, north of Adelaide. This is the […]
The Western Australian Government has announced an increase in the waste levy from July 2024. The levy is imposed on waste disposed to landfill in Perth […]
The Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has delivered its recommendations on a proposal to construct and operate a landfill near York, noting that the consideration […]
Green Industries SA, in partnership with the Environment Protection Authority and Local Government Association of South Australia, has released the SA Better Practice Guide: Sustainable Kerbside […]
EPA Victoria has advised that they will target Melbourne businesses suspected of illegally transporting and/or storing waste tyres. These businesses will be the subject of a […]
The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) is working with the NSW EPA to develop a new nationally consistent integrated waste tracking and reporting system […]
The Federal and WA Governments have co-invested $11.25 million for 3 new organic recycling infrastructure projects that are expected to divert up to 275,000 tonnes of […]
Over 1,500 tonnes of sandalwood nuts are wasted each year. While sandalwood is harvested for its essential oil, most of the edible nuts are left on […]
The WA Government has released the Draft State Waste Infrastructure Plan for comment. Long-term planning for waste infrastructure at a state level is the basis of […]
A reminder that the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme is due to commence on 1 November 2023.
This year’s Get the Site Right campaign is reminding all construction, builders and developers that they have a critical role to play in reducing environmental impacts […]
From 1 November 2023, the QLD Government will expand the container refund scheme to include glass wine and pure spirit bottles. All glass wine and pure spirit […]
Practical support is now available to small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) in SA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the new Net Zero Essentials Program. […]
The WA Waste Authority has released the outcomes of their latest meeting. Key outcomes and discussion related to: Draft 2023-24 Business Plan and Action Plan Review […]
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking feedback on a proposal to extend the scope of the WA Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) and […]
The SA Government is offering vouchers to residents for free disposal of flood-affected materials. The vouchers are available to anyone (residents) impacted by flood waters in […]
The WA Government is seeking feedback on the State Waste Infrastructure Plan. The Plan is expected to provide a long-term information framework and principles, to guide […]
A new EPA registration for farmers using waste tyres in silage production is expected to help reduce the risk of fire and harm to human health […]
Victorian Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt has announced the commencement date of 1 November 2023 for the new Victorian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic). The Minister […]
The Victorian Minister for Water Harriet Shing has launched a new trial to help reduce carbon emissions by converting household sewage and green waste into biochar, […]
NSW EPA is providing assistance through the Illegal Dumping and Flood Waste Recovery Program to resolve remaining waste issues after the initial emergency clean-up phase that […]
Just a reminder that the Radiation Protection and Control Act 2021 commenced in SA on 11 February 2023. Any persons that use or handle radioactive substances, […]
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking comment on the following consultations: Draft State waste infrastructure plan (closes 23 June 2023, 5pm) Planning Scheme […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is undertaking audits of entities exporting regulated waste material to ensure they are complying […]
NSW EPA is undertaking a blitz on farmers in Narromine and Warren, NSW as part of a targeted compliance campaign aimed at reducing incidents of spray […]
In SA, four additional single-use plastic products will be banned from 1 September 2023, that will include: plastic pizza savers plastic-stemmed cotton buds single-use plastic bowls […]
Sustainability Victoria is encouraging Victorian councils to apply for funding under the Circular Economy Household Education Fund – Round 3 that provides financial support to all […]
Sustainability Victoria is providing funding under Round 3 of the Circular Economy Councils Fund to Alpine Resorts and Councils to support Victorian local governments to implement […]
Sustainability Victoria is providing funding under the Circular Economy Business Support Fund – Round 3 to businesses to support projects that improve the capability and capacity […]
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October 30, 2026