On 25 June 2025, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) released updated Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, introducing lower…[Read More]
New South Wales News
This is an Archive of AEBN's Environment Network Weekly (ENW) e-newsletter. Articles are placed in this archive one month after members have received and viewed the weekly ENW e-news. The full article can only be read by members who are logged in.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NSW Councils encouraged to apply for FOGO Funding
Published: September 24, 2025
Councils across NSW are being urged to apply for Round 5 of the Go FOGO program, with $26 million in…[Read More]
e-Batteries – new Recycling trial offers safe solution to reduce fire risk
Published: September 24, 2025
From e-scooters and smartwatches to vapes and electric toothbrushes, lithium-ion battery-powered gadgets are everywhere – around businesses and homes. While…[Read More]
New Protection from Harmful Radiation Regulation: Commenced 29 August 2025
Published: September 16, 2025
The Protection from Harmful Radiation Regulation 2025 commenced on 29 August 2025, replacing the 2013 Regulation. It supports the Protection…[Read More]
Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Waste Facility Contributions) Regulation 2025: Commenced 22 August 2025
Published: September 16, 2025
The Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Waste Facility Contributions) Regulation 2025 (Amending Regulation) amended the Protection of the Environment Operations…[Read More]
Climate Change Licensee Requirements: Comment sought
Published: September 16, 2025
The NSW EPA is seeking feedback on proposed new requirements for licensees that are large greenhouse gas emitters.The proposed requirements…[Read More]
Updates to Biosolids Reuse Requirements: Comment sought
Published: September 16, 2025
NSW EPA is updating requirements to the Resource Recovery Order and Exemption for biosolids to ensure land application remains beneficial…[Read More]
Expansion of the Return and Earn Scheme from mid-2027
Published: September 16, 2025
The NSW Government’s Return and Earn container deposit scheme will expand in mid-2027 to include:wine and spirit bottlescordial and concentrate…[Read More]
Applications Open for Final Round of Local Government Waste Solutions Fund
Published: September 16, 2025
NSW EPA is seeking applications for Round 4 of the Local Government Waste Solutions Fund (LGWS), with up to $2…[Read More]
Mines breaching their licence conditions now face hefty fines
Published: September 16, 2025
The NSW EPA is once again placing mines, in the Hunter Valley, on notice with the return of the Bust…[Read More]
