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Fitzroy River Water Allocation Plan

The WA Government has released key policy positions that will form the basis for the Fitzroy water allocation plan, as part of its ongoing commitment to […]

Water Price Review 2024

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) is reviewing new prices and outcomes proposed by two water businesses and would like to hear your views. The ESC is […]

Proposed new annual performance indicators for local water utilities: Comment sought

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback on the proposed new annual performance indicators for local water utilities and invites your comment on: […]

Lake Eyre Basin Scientific Advisory Panel: Expression of Interest sought for Members and Chair of the Panel

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who have high quality scientific expertise and […]

Proposed groundwater prohibition area at Woodville North, SA

SA EPA is proposing to establish a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in parts of Woodville North and surrounding suburbs. The area covers portions of Woodville North, […]

New Chair for Reef 2050 Advisory Committee (RAC): Expressions of Interest

The Federal and QLD governments are looking for a new independent Chair for the Reef 2050 Advisory Committee (RAC). The Committee facilitates engagement with industry and […]

Managing Victoria’s Waterways: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is developing a new Victorian Waterway Management Strategy to guide how waterways are managed in Victoria into […]

NSW EPA to undertake water testing around the Turon River

NSW EPA will conduct water sampling in the Turon River and its tributaries in the State’s Central Tablelands to provide the community with information about the […]

Draft decision on State of Conservation of the Great Barrier Reef: Released

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has released the draft decision on the State of Conservation of the Great Barrier Reef. This is […]

High Seas Biodiversity Treaty: Comment sought

A new high seas biodiversity treaty was adopted by the United Nations on 19 June 2023. The treaty establishes a regime to conserve and sustainably use […]

Great Barrier Reef: A virtual tour

The Federal Government has released a virtual dive 360-degree video of the Great Barrier Reef, to learn about the different threats it is facing and how […]

Victoria’s waterways: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is developing a new Victorian Waterway Management Strategy that is expected to guide on how to manage […]

NSW EPA releases Best Practice Stormwater Management Factsheet: Released

NSW EPA has released a factsheet on Best practice stormwater management for licencees.   Licencees must report pollution incidents to NSW EPA and other relevant authorities. […]

Groundwater prohibition area for Elizabeth South and surrounding suburbs

SA EPA will establish a Groundwater Prohibition Area (GPA) for parts of Elizabeth South, Edinburgh, Edinburgh North and Salisbury North due to contamination from past industrial […]

‘Water Rule’ removed from Forest Carbon Credit Projects: Commences 1 June 2024

The Federal Government has removed the ‘water rule’ from the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 (CFI Rule) under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme commencing […]

Hydrogen Headstart and National Hydrogen Strategy Review: Comment sought

The Federal Government is inviting feedback on two important initiatives – the Hydrogen Headstart Program and the National Hydrogen Strategy Review. The $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program is […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Reduce marine debris impact on the Reef

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced funding of $3.5 million to help tackle marine debris entering the Great Barrier […]

Draft guidelines for onsite wastewater management

EPA Victoria is seeking feedback on two draft guidelines for onsite wastewater management: Draft Guideline for Onsite Wastewater Management (GOWM). A reference document informing all areas […]

Emerging Contaminants in Recycled Water publication updated: Released

EPA Victoria has released an updated publication – Emerging Contaminants in Recycled Water.  EPA plays a role in educating Victorians about the use of recycled water.  […]

Updated Guidance for risk assessment of wastewater discharges to surface waters: Released

EPA Victoria has released the updated Guidance for environmental and human health risk assessment of wastewater discharges to surface waters that provides step-by-step guidance to assessing […]

Review underway on Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015

EPA SA has commenced a review of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015.   The first stage of this review will be the release of a […]

New study on emerging contaminants in recycled water

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority has released the publication Emerging Contaminants in Recycled Water which provides an overview of a study on emerging contaminants in recycled […]

Consultation on Lake Eyre Basin options

The Queensland government has initiated a consultation process to gather public feedback on options aimed at protecting the Queensland section of the Lake Eyre Basin.  The […]

Consultation on climate change considerations in the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide

Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on the draft guiding principles and key considerations to update the Climate Change Considerations […]

New guidance on risk assessment of wastewater discharges to surface waters

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority has released Guidance for environmental and human health risk assessment of wastewater discharges to surface waters.  The purpose of the guidance […]

Obligations for Managers of Land or Infrastructure (water)

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is undertaking consultation that relates to your interest in Environment and climate action. The Department seeks your […]

Additional funding for Great Barrier Reef to better the quality of water flow

The Federal Government is seeking to further improve the quality of water flow into the Great Barrier Reef by investing an additional $150 million. Poor water […]

Burdekin Basin water plan review: Preliminary public consultation

The QLD is reviewing the Water Plan (Burdekin Basin) 2007 as the current water plan is due to expire in September 2023 and must be updated to ensure […]

Mary Basin Water Plan Review: Comment sought

The Queensland Government is seeking your feedback on the Water Plan (Mary Basin) 2006 and its  related documents – a draft plan, draft water management protocol […]

Proposed groundwater ban at Elizabeth South, SA

EPA SA is proposing to establish a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in a number of suburbs around Elizabeth South due to contamination from past industrial activities.  […]

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