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NSW EPA is working with councils across the NSW East Coast area to help communities prepare for and undertake waste disaster clean-up. Affected councils have been […]
Round 4 of the Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy grant fund is expected to open in September 2025 for applicants consisting of Local councils and regional […]
The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) is seeking feedback on an Exposure Draft of a new landfill gas method – the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative […]
EPA Victoria is reminding agricultural businesses to refer to the guide for farm waste management to help with correctly disposing of this waste. In 2024, EPA […]
NSW EPA is seeking your feedback on the draft NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan: Chapter 1 – Meeting our residual and food and garden organic […]
NSW EPA is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the regulation for radiation protection. The proposed changes aim to strengthen radiation safety obligations, better align provisions with […]
The SA Government repealed, last month, the Plastic Shopping Bags (Waste Avoidance) Act 2008, that introduces stronger penalties, which are now in force, under the Single-use and Other […]
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has finalised its assessment of Cleanaway Solid Waste Pty Ltd’s application to amend its licence for the […]
The QLD Government is seeking feedback on the draft new Queensland Waste Strategy 2025–2030 – Less Landfill, More Recycling that sets out how the QLD Government […]
The QLD Government has released the End of Waste Code (EOW) for Ferrous Slag that states when the ferrous slag becomes a resource and any relevant […]
In early April 2025, EPA Victoria conducted a series of inspections on vehicle wreckers, mechanics and tyre retailers in the Sunshine, Braybrook and Hoppers Crossing area. […]
Sustainability Victoria is providing grants through Round 5 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Found. The fund aims to: build the capacity, capability and […]
On 28 March 2025, the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Act 2025 was passed by NSW Parliament and will commence on a date to be set. The legislation […]
NSW EPA has extended feedback on proposed changes to the NSW energy from waste framework. Please provide your feedback by 5.00pm, 16 May 2025.
The WA Waste Authority is calling for nominations for the 2025 WasteSorted Awards. The Awards are held annually and recognise individuals and organisations in WA who […]
In NSW, a Bill is before Parliament that seeks to introduce legislation that would require suppliers of certain products to take responsibility for the handling and […]
NSW EPA has announced $31.4 million in grants for councils to support the roll out of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recycling. With food and […]
At the recent 2025 AEBN Annual National Conference on Environment, Climate Change and Energy Webinar on 7 March 2025, Lee Miezis, CEO EPA Victoria advised that […]
The NSW Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment (FOGO Recycling) Act 2025 (FOGO Recycling Act) commenced on 2 March 2025. The FOGO Recycling Act introduces mandates on […]
NSW EPA is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the NSW energy from waste framework. The paper outlines options and seeks your views on 3 key […]
NSW EPA is drafting new and updated guidelines on the resource recovery order and exemption framework, including updated information on how to apply for an order […]
The QLD Government is providing the following funding to assist businesses with waste and resource recovery programs. Household Waste Payment Scheme Let’s Get it Sorted (LGIS) […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $30 million, in conditional funding, to VSPC Pty Ltd who seeks to commercialise a new process for manufacturing […]
NSW Parliament has passed legislation to mandate Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection services for businesses and institutions in stages from July 2026 and for […]
NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the Sustainable Construction – Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP) that will establish a reporting and monitoring framework for emissions […]
The following funding is open for businesses – to assist with waste and resource recovery programs – Let’s Get it Sorted (LGIS) Partnership Program Regional Waste […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released Australia’s Circular Economy Framework: Doubling our circularity rate – a blueprint for Australia’s […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is undertaking a statutory review of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (2020) that is intended […]
CSIRO is supporting small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that work in the recycling and circular economy to advance their research goals and help develop greener supply chains. […]
The Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG) released its final report and recommendations – The Circular Advantage – to the Federal Minister for Environment and Water. […]
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October 30, 2026