The Victorian Government has announced funding of $3.5 million to assist rural landfill operators to transition to best practice standards.…[Read More]
Waste Policy Review
Published: March 9, 2012
The Victorian Department Sustainability and Environment (DSE), in partnership with EPA Victoria, Sustainability Victoria and Metropolitan and Regional Waste Management…[Read More]
Waste Coal Mine Gas (WCMG) Eligible for LRET
Published: March 9, 2012
Regulations have been passed to allow eligible waste coal mine gas (WCMG) power stations to apply for accreditation under the…[Read More]
EPA NSW operates as separate authority as at 29 February 2012
Published: March 2, 2012
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) operates a separate statutory authority as at 29 February 2012. Under the Protection of…[Read More]
Board appointments to Regional and Metropolitan Water Corporate Boards – expressions of interest
Published: March 2, 2012
The Victorian Government is seeking expressions of interest for 55 board directors and chair positions for the 19 regional and…[Read More]
Victorian Catchment Management Council – expressions of interest
Published: March 2, 2012
Expressions of interest are sought by the Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change for 9 member positions, including a…[Read More]
Landfill gas and development near landfills
Published: February 24, 2012
SA EPA has released a new information sheet on the hazards of landfill gas and nearby development. It is designed…[Read More]
Waste and Environment Levy review
Published: February 24, 2012
In January 2012, NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker announced an independent review of the waste and environment levy.…[Read More]
EPA Victoria fines abattoir $6,000 for illegally dumping waste
Published: February 24, 2012
EPA inspected an abattoir prior to a proposed license amendment, when they found large amounts of treated timber, concrete and…[Read More]
Port Phillip Bay health report – Released
Published: February 24, 2012
The Office of the Environmental Monitor (OEM) has released its fourth annual report on the health of Port Phillip Bay…[Read More]
