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A proposal to increase gate tonnage at the nation’s only commercial repository for Class IV and V waste has been recommended for approval by the EPA […]
SA Government is seeking your views on the impact and effectiveness of the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 over the last three years to […]
The NSW Government has awarded more than $4 million to help councils, businesses, community groups and public land managers protect the local environment. $3.6 million […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the report – Independent Review of Key Issues Arising from Public Comments […]
The WA Department of Water and Environment Regulation has released the State Waste Infrastructure Plan for WA – a key deliverable of the WA Waste Avoidance […]
Just a reminder that WA’s waste strategy is under review and your feedback is sought by the Waste Authority who is leading the review. The review […]
EPA SA is currently reviewing the Code of practice for Milking Shed Effluent (originally published in 2003) to ensure it aligns with the national guidelines. EPA SA is supportive […]
A tyre recycling company in NSW has been ordered by the NSW Land and Environment Court to pay over $160,000 for 10 offences relating to the […]
An offender has been fined $200,000 by Liverpool Local Court, after a covert surveillance operation conducted by NSW EPA captured trucks illegally dumping building waste at […]
NSW EPA is calling on industry innovators to help fight plastic pollution by developing bold and creative solutions to tackle the issue. Universities and government research […]
Landfill operator faces approx. $20,000 in fines after EPA Victoria’s drone reveals inadequate cover on waste in the operator’s landfill cells. Two fines of $9,616 each are […]
EPA SA has released the latest guidelines on Beverage Container Approval – Container deposit scheme to assist applicants in completing the online Application for approval of […]
EPA SA has released the latest information sheet that discusses the use of approved personal radiation monitoring devices for radiation workers within SA. A personal radiation […]
A warning from EPA SA that batteries that are being placed in kerbside bins present a high fire risk. It is critical that batteries are recycled […]
Reminder to transporters of Asbestos contaminated soil:The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) advises that under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act), there […]
NSW EPA has declared ‘significantly contaminated’ a former landfill site at St Peters in Sydney’s Inner West, as part of the St Peters Interchange. This is […]
Recycling Victoria has made available, through the Data Hub tool, new data from local government and the waste and recycling sector. The Data Hub tool currently […]
Recycling Victoria has released the first Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan (CERCC Plan), following approval by the Victorian Environment Minister. The CERCC Plan is […]
The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released the National Battery Strategy which is a key part of the Federal Government’s Future Made in […]
The offshore decommissioning of oil and gas operations involves removing or satisfactorily dealing with the property and infrastructure. Decommissioning must be timely, safe and environmentally responsible. […]
The QLD Government is providing funding and initiatives to assist industry, councils and the community to take action towards becoming a zero-waste society, where waste is […]
In order for NSW communities to rebuild and recover from heavy rainfall and flooding, the NSW Government is waiving the waste levy for affected areas. The […]
NSW EPA is seeking feedback on proposed three new mandates for the collection of source-separated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste. When good and garden […]
NSW EPA has released an issues paper on the review of the NSW Waste Levy and seeks your feedback that is expected to inform the development […]
A meeting of Australia’s Environment Ministers’ was held recently where Ministers agreed to take urgent action to help prevent potentially deadly battery fires.Ministers have determined that […]
The WA Government has released WA’s State waste infrastructure plan that provides a long-term information framework and principles, to guide decision making for the planning and development […]
The WA Government seeks your feedback on WA’s draft Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (waste strategy) that sets out objectives and strategies for transitioning […]
NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the proposals for 3 new mandates for the collection of source-separated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste. In NSW, […]
NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the operation of the NSW waste levy – the primary instrument for reducing waste to landfill and promoting resource recovery. […]
EPA Victoria has released the – Technical Reports Investigating soil arsenic concentrations across Bendigo and the Technical Report on Arsenic bioaccessibility in legacy gold mine wastes. […]
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October 30, 2026