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2016 National Waste report released

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the Australian National Waste Report 2016. The report describes Australia’s national performance on waste and recycling […]

QLD Government to investigate interstate waste transportation

The Queensland Government has announced a three-month independent investigation into the transport of waste into the state. The investigation announcement follows on from the ABC Four […]

Victorian EPA releases new publications

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released three new publications: Incoming water standards for aquatic ecosystem protection: PFOS and PFOA (Publication 1633.2) provides guidance on […]

Proposed minimum environmental standards for the scrap metal industry

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on proposed minimum environmental standards for scrap metal facilities. The scrap metal industry covers small […]

Abattoir to pay $150,000 penalty for waste water discharge

Current and former owners of an abattoir have been convicted and ordered to pay $150,000 plus investigation and legal costs in the Land and Environment Court, […]

Victorian Government releases regional waste and resource recovery plans

The Victorian Government has released new 10 year Regional Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plans for the six Victorian regions. The plans cover the Barwon South […]

South Australia removes asbestos waste levy

The South Australian Government has announced the removal of the levy on the disposal of packaged asbestos waste, commencing 1 July 2017. According to the media […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Resource productivity assessments – Round 3 open

Green Industries SA has announced the third round of grants to eligible commercial businesses for resource productivity assessments. Resource productivity assessments will identify opportunities for improving […]

More powers given to local councils in noise, smoke and litter issues

The SA Government has handed greater powers to local councils to resolve local nuisance issues such as noise, smoke and dust. The powers are part of […]

Seeking Expression of Interest for the collection of household hazardous chemical disposal sites

The SA Government is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from local government and industry to host new, permanent facilities for the collection of household hazardous chemicals. […]

EPA Victoria releases new publications

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released three new publications: EPA’s works approval assessment process information bulletin (Publication 1657) provides an overview of the works […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Organics infrastructure program

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority and the NSW Environmental Trust has announced grants of up to $3 million for councils, waste and/or organics processing […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Shared Fabrication Spaces Infrastructure Grants

Green Industries SA is seeking applications from organisations interested in establishing community based shared fabrication spaces (‘makerspaces’), which are open access workshops that address the upper […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Safe and Secure Water Program

The NSW Government has announced a $1 billion co-funding program to target water and sewage projects in regional NSW. The Safe and Secure Water Program will […]

QLD Budget environmental funding – Announced

The Queensland Budget was released on Tuesday 13 June 2017 and delivered the following funding commitments for the environment: A total commitment to the environment of […]

Container Refund Scheme legislation and the banning of single-use plastic shopping bags – Effective 1 July 2018

The Queensland Government has introduced legislation to implement a container refund scheme and ban single-use plastic shopping bags. The Waste Reduction and Recycling Amendment Bill 2017 […]

Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Regulation 2017 – Comment sought by NSW EPA

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback from the community on the Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Regulation 2017 and the draft Pesticides Regulation […]

Director convicted and fined for discharge of toxic wastewater to creek following fires at premises

The Land and Environment Court has convicted and fined the Director of a drum re-conditioning business $151,000 for the discharge of toxic wastewater to a creek, […]

Proposed exemptions for the NSW Container Deposit Scheme – Have your say!

The NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the regulatory impacts of proposed exemptions for the NSW container deposit scheme from Commonwealth mutual recognition laws. The EPA […]

Chemical company ordered to pay over $530,000 after pollution incident killing livestock

The Land and Environment Court has convicted and fined a chemical company $460,000 for the discharge of toxic wastewater onto a neighbouring property, killing livestock. The […]

Draft NSW Litter Prevention Strategy – Comment sought

The New South Wales Government has released the NSW Litter Prevention Strategy 2017-20: Consultation draft. The draft strategy outlines the proposed approach to achieving the Premier’s […]

Draft NSW Illegal Dumping Strategy 2017-20 – Comment sought

The NSW Government is seeking feedback from the community on the NSW Illegal Dumping Strategy 2017–20: Consultation draft. The draft strategy outlines clear actions for the […]

Companies fined $91,500 for waste offences

The NSW EPA has fined four waste companies in Sydney and Newcastle a total $91,500 for environmental offences. The fines comprised: A $30,000 fine to a […]

GRANT ALERT: New infrastructure grants from Green Industries SA

The South Australian Government has announced funding of up to $300,000 for eligible infrastructure projects aimed at boosting investment in South Australia’s resource recovery and recycling […]

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Infinity Awards

The Western Australian Government has announced that nominations are open for the 2017 Infinity Awards. The Infinity Awards celebrate innovative solutions to reducing waste and increasing […]

Reminder to maintain effluent ponds, says EPA Victoria

The EPA Victoria has issued a media release to remind Gippsland dairy farmers to maintain their dairy effluent ponds in preparation for the wetter months ahead. […]

Review of Industrial Waste Resources Regulations – Commenced

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced a review of the Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009. EPA is reviewing the Industrial Waste Resource […]

NEW GUIDANCE – Using waste Tyres on farms and other private property

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released guidance on using waste tyres on farms and other private property. The guidance has been prepared in response […]

Recycling and Waste in Queensland report 2016 – Released

The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has released its Recycling and Waste in Queensland report 2016. The report provides information and data about waste […]

Extension of Ravenhall landfill – Approval given

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced the issue of a Works Approval to Cleanaway for the extension of the Melbourne Regional Landfill at Ravenhall. […]

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