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EPA Fines Sunbury Property Occupier for Illegal Burning of Industrial Waste

EPA Victoria has fined the occupier of a Sunbury property $10,175 after inspectors found industrial waste being burnt on-site during a recent inspection. The action followed […]

EPA Conducts Snap Inspections of Western Melbourne Warehouses Handling Dangerous Goods

EPA Victoria has conducted a series of unannounced inspections at warehouses and logistics facilities in Melbourne’s western suburbs as part of a compliance program targeting the […]

NSW Releases First Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan

The NSW Government has released the first chapter of the NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan, outlining a long-term strategy to prevent a looming waste capacity […]

EPA and Infrastructure NSW Develop Sustainable Construction Policy

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), in partnership with Infrastructure NSW, is developing a Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP) for Sustainable Construction to promote low-carbon […]

Consultation Opens on Draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation. The draft Regulation establishes […]

NSW EPA Seeks Feedback on Updated Landfill Guidelines

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is inviting councils, industry and the public to comment on updated Environmental Guidelines for Solid Waste Landfills, which set the […]

New Rules Allow Oyster Shell Waste to Be Reused on Agricultural Land

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has introduced new rules allowing oyster shell waste to be safely reused on agricultural land in New South Wales. The […]

Investigation Update on Debris Balls Incident Along NSW Coastline

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed that Sydney Water’s Malabar Wastewater Treatment System is the likely source of the debris balls that washed ashore […]

National Framework for Recycled Content Traceability Released

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the National Framework for Recycled Content Traceability. The Framework provides a national guideline […]

Illegal Export of Tyre Waste Stopped by Australian Authorities

The Australian Government has stopped the unlawful export of 10 shipping containers of waste tyres from Sydney to Malaysia, preventing around 280 tonnes of illegal waste, […]

Additional Funding to Strengthen Victoria’s Response to Illegal Waste Dumping

EPA Victoria has welcomed the State Government’s new funding commitment to intensify efforts against illegal waste dumping across the state. The funding will strengthen enforcement, increase […]

Market Accelerator grants to fast-track recycled-material products

Sustainability Victoria (SV) has opened applications for the Market Accelerator program to help bring technically proven products and processes using recycled materials to market. Grants of […]

$60,000 Fine Issued for Failure to Remove Hazardous Waste

A Shepparton Magistrates’ Court has issued a $60,000 fine to a recycling operator for failing to comply with a court order requiring the removal of hazardous […]

Celebrating Women Leading Circular Economy Innovation

Green Industries SA (GISA) has awarded the 2024–25 Women in Circular Economy Leadership Scholarship to Ms Angelina Russo for her project, The Circular Textile Hub: A […]

Victoria trials innovative greywater recycling technology

Barwon Water is leading a Victorian-first trial of an innovative greywater recycling system, that aims to significantly reduce water consumption inside buildings.  The Victorian Advanced Greywater […]

Geelong Developer Fined for Illegal Waste Disposal

A Geelong developer has been ordered to pay $75,000 to fund local environmental projects after illegally dumping of 148 tonnes of industrial waste at a Geelong […]

NSW EPA: Food Waste Separation required for Businesses from 1 July 2026

NSW EPA has announced new laws requiring businesses and institutions that sell or handle food such as supermarkets, cafes, schools and hotels to separate food waste […]

New PFAS Guidelines for Drinking Water: Released

On 25 June 2025, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) released updated Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, introducing lower recommended values for PFAS (per- and […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NSW Councils encouraged to apply for FOGO Funding

Councils across NSW are being urged to apply for Round 5 of the Go FOGO program, with $26 million in funding now available to help expand […]

e-Batteries – new Recycling trial offers safe solution to reduce fire risk

From e-scooters and smartwatches to vapes and electric toothbrushes, lithium-ion battery-powered gadgets are everywhere – around businesses and homes. While these devices contain valuable materials that […]

Plastics Report updated: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released The Australian Plastics Flows and Fates Reporting (APFF) for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 […]

EPA Victoria updates Guide for Construction and Demolition Activities

In early September 2025, EPA Victoria released the updated Civil Construction, Building and Demolition guide to help the civil construction, building and demolition industries eliminate or […]

New Protection from Harmful Radiation Regulation: Commenced 29 August 2025

The Protection from Harmful Radiation Regulation 2025 commenced on 29 August 2025, replacing the 2013 Regulation. It supports the Protection from Harmful Radiation Act 1990 and […]

Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Waste Facility Contributions) Regulation 2025: Commenced 22 August 2025

The Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Waste Facility Contributions) Regulation 2025 (Amending Regulation) amended the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014 (Waste Regulation). The Amending […]

Updates to Biosolids Reuse Requirements: Comment sought

NSW EPA is updating requirements to the Resource Recovery Order and Exemption for biosolids to ensure land application remains beneficial and poses minimal risk to human […]

Expansion of the Return and Earn Scheme from mid-2027

The NSW Government’s Return and Earn container deposit scheme will expand in mid-2027 to include: wine and spirit bottles cordial and concentrate containers larger-sized drink containers. […]

Applications Open for Final Round of Local Government Waste Solutions Fund

NSW EPA is seeking applications for Round 4 of the Local Government Waste Solutions Fund (LGWS), with up to $2 million available to support innovative waste […]

WA’s Containers for Change Program to include Wine and Spirit bottles: Commences 1 July 2026

WA’s Containers for Change program will expand to include wine and spirit bottles from 1 July 2026, adding an estimated 200 million additional containers eligible for […]

ChemCentre Leads Research to transform brewer’s spent grain into high-value products

ChemCentre is leading new research to turn brewer’s spent grain (BSG)—a major by-product of beer production—into sustainable, high-value products. Supported by a $660,000 investment from the […]

ACCC proposes to authorise national Soft Plastics Circularity Scheme

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft determination proposing to authorise a new Soft Plastics Circularity Scheme, enabling major supermarkets and industry […]

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