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CSIRO and Indian Institute of Science Steelmaking trial cuts emission using agricultural waste

Researchers from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have conducted a world-first trial that has successfully demonstrated a viable approach to cut […]

EPA Victoria issues fine for dumping of Industrial Waste

EPA Victoria has fined a man $1,976 after he dumped a truckload of industrial waste at a vacant house block in broad daylight at Ashwood. The […]

North Geelong auto wrecker fire highlights risk

EPA Victoria is using a recent fire at a North Geelong auto wreckers as a reminder to the industry to act now and prevent fire risks. […]

Coastal waterways assessed in first Microplastic Report

The NSW EPA has partnered with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) to deliver an Australian-first microplastic assessment Broadscale Microplastic […]

NSW EPA Imposes $30,000 fine for discharge to creek

The NSW EPA has fined a company after the valve on a tank was left open and an unknown amount of polluted water flowed into nearby […]

2024 grain silo collapse triggers $170,000 Enforceable Undertaking for environmental and community projects

The 2024 collapse of a grain silo and subsequent release of 2,000 tonnes of wheat grain into the Shoalhaven River has resulted in a legally binding […]

EPA Victoria Ramps Up Packaging Waste Compliance Action

EPA Victoria has warned that companies who fail to show how they are reducing packaging waste will risk significant penalties. The warning has come after big […]

Industrial Fire Clean-Up Finally Complete

EPA Victoria has confirmed that the site of Melbourne’s biggest industrial fire in nearly a decade has now been cleaned up. EPA West Metropolitan regional manager […]

Unregistered Truckload of Waste Tyres Triggers $20,000 in Fines

EPA Victoria has issued $20,000 in fines after a routine inspection in the suburb of Officer in Melbourne’s east revealed a truck unloading approximately 200 worn-out […]

Liquid Waste Discharge to Cherry Creek Results in Fine

EPA Victoria has issued a $2,035 fine for a Laverton North company that allowed its liquid waste to discharge into Cherry Creek. In late January 2026, […]

Disaster Waste Management Guidelines Updated

Green Industries SA (GISA) has released the updated Disaster Waste Management Guidelines. The guidelines assist preparation for, response to, and recovery from waste issues caused by disaster […]

Funding for Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) Increased

The WA Government has increased the offer of funding to support seven South West local governments to deliver food organics and garden organics (FOGO) services. The […]

New Methods for Calculation of Financial Assurances: Comment sought

EPA Victoria is seeking feedback on proposed new and updated methods for calculating financial assurance, an important regulatory tool used to protect the environment. Financial assurance […]

NSW Waste Levy rise capped at CPI

The NSW Government has announced that waste levy rates will not rise above the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the 2026–27 financial year, providing short-term certainty […]

Resource Recovery Grants available

The QLD Government has announced the opening of the Resource Recovery Boost Fund. The Fund was established to support QLD councils to address key waste reduction […]

SA’s Container Deposit Scheme set to expand

EPA SA has announced that the SA Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) is set for a significant expansion, with a 10 cent refund to be introduced on […]

SA Circular Economy Strategy: Released

Green Industries SA has released the Accelerating SA’s transition to a circular economy: South Australia’s waste strategy 2025–2030 report that provides a pathway to transform how […]

Recycling Grants for WA local government: Opens

Applications for the new recycling grant opened on 19 January 2026 under the Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) that provides a major boost to recycling infrastructure across […]

Best practice for increasing value recovery from end-of-life tyres and conveyor belts

Researchers from the Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub have released a new report outlining how Australia can improve value recovery from end-of-life tyres and conveyor belts. […]

New PFAS monitoring requirements: Comment sought

The NSW EPA is consulting on proposed PFAS monitoring requirements for licensed landfill and sewage treatment plant (STP) operators and other stakeholders. The draft Landfill and […]

Next step to phase out plastics and harmful chemicals in NSW

The NSW EPA is taking the next step of its Plastics Plan 2.0 to further reduce single-use and problematic plastics, timed ahead of National Recycling Week. […]

EPA SA reminds Waste Transport Drivers to ‘Cover Up’

The SA EPA is urging licensed waste transport operators to “Cover Up” and ensure all waste loads are properly secured in line with the Environment Protection […]

Circular Business and Market Development Grants available for SA businesses

Green Industries SA has announced the SA Circular Business and Market Development Grant program that aims to assist businesses, local authorities, industry groups, not-for-profit organisations, social […]

NSW EPA orders beauty brands to remove products containing microbeads

The NSW EPA has directed beauty brands to stop supplying personal care products containing plastic microbeads, strengthening the enforcement of the state’s plastics ban. Plastic microbeads […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: For businesses with operations in QLD

The QLD Government is providing the following funding to QLD businesses to assist with waste and resource recovery programs: Resource Recovery Boost Fund Local Government Battery […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Circular Business and Market Development Grants: Opens

Businesses and organisations with operations in SA can now apply for funding through Green Industries SA’s Circular Business and Market Development Grants program. The program aims […]

Consultation Opens on EPA Victoria’s Guidance for Minimising Pollution and Waste Risks in a Changing Climate

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA Victoria) has released draft Guidance for Minimising Pollution and Waste Risks in a Changing Climate and is seeking feedback from […]

EPA Takes Enforcement Action Over Alleged Illegal Waste Activities in Diamond Creek

EPA Victoria has taken enforcement action over the alleged unlawful acceptance and disposal of industrial waste at two properties on Black Gully Road, Diamond Creek. The […]

EPA Enforces Dairy Effluent Compliance Following Creek and River Pollution Incidents

EPA Victoria has issued fines and improvement notices to two separate dairy operators in South Gippsland and Lang Lang after inspections revealed effluent and silage leachate […]

EPA Fines Concrete Operator for Alkaline Wastewater Discharge

EPA Victoria has fined a concrete manufacturer $4,070 after highly alkaline wastewater was found flowing from its Port Melbourne premises into a stormwater drain leading toward […]

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