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NEW GUIDELINES: Hydrogeological assessment guidelines for groundwater quality

EPA Victoria has released the Hydrogeological assessment guidelines for groundwater quality that provides the preferred practice for hydrogeological assessment (HA) to understand groundwater quality and the risks […]

Water Sharing Plan for NSW

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment seeks your feedback on the Water Sharing Plan for the NSW Border Rivers Unregulated River Water Sources 2024. The […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Urban Rivers and Catchments Program

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released grant guidelines for the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program 2023. The Urban Rivers […]

Proposed Waterways Protection Model By-Law: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) seeks your feedback on the proposed Model By-Law for 2024. The Department is currently renewing the […]

New Hydrogen Hub for WA

The Federal Government has announced that it will invest $70 million into the H2Kwinana Hydrogen Hub in WA. Hydrogen hubs are locations where producers, users and […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Reef Coastal Restoration Program

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is providing grants through the Reef Coastal Restoration Program to restore and rehabilitate the Great […]

2024 Review of water price

The Essential Services Commission is reviewing new prices and outcomes proposed by two water businesses and seeks your views.   The Commission is the Victoria’s independent economic […]

SE QLD Region groundwaters environmental values and water quality objectives: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment and Science (department) is seeking submissions on the consultation materials for the South-East Queensland region groundwaters environmental values and water quality […]

Restoring our Rivers Bill 2023 – Murray Darling Basin Water markets

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has introduced the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill 2023 – and is also making […]

Expressions of Interest for Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Water Interests

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for the Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]

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 […]

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