Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released issues papers relating to its reviews of prices charged by Sydney Water,…[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.
Changes to licensing arrangements for pest management technicians and fumigators – Effective now
Published: September 11, 2015
Certain occupations and businesses that use pesticides must be licensed by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Occupations requiring licensing under…[Read More]
NSW Government Green Globe Awards finalists announced
Published: September 11, 2015
NSW Government’s Green Globe Awards finalists have now been announced. NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman said the Green Globe Awards…[Read More]
Warnings issued over Williamstown RAAF base contamination
Published: September 11, 2015
NSW Government has issued a number of warnings regarding contaminated water caused by fire-fighting foams at the Williamtown Royal Australian…[Read More]
Petroleum Exploration Licence – buyback scheme extended
Published: September 4, 2015
NSW Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy, Anthony Roberts has announced the cancellation of Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 457 following…[Read More]
Sydney Opera House awarded green certification
Published: September 4, 2015
The Sydney Opera House has been awarded a 4 Star Green Star – Performance rating by the Green Building Council…[Read More]
Non-road diesel case studies – industry engagement survey
Published: August 21, 2015
NSW EPA is working to better understand and share ways the construction industry can improve air quality by reducing diesel…[Read More]
5-fold increase in penalties for companies that breach conditions – Effective 11 August 2015
Published: August 14, 2015
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has announced the start of five-fold increases in planning penalties for companies that breach conditions.…[Read More]
Investment to expand gas research to NSW
Published: August 14, 2015
The Federal and NSW Governments will invest a total of $3 million in a strategic alliance with CSIRO and industry…[Read More]
Improved 10/50 vegetation clearing scheme
Published: August 14, 2015
NSW Minister for the Environment Mark Speakman has announced a strengthened 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Scheme, which they say will provide…[Read More]
