This week, the Renewable Energy Target 2014 Administrative Report that outlines the scheme’s performance against its legislated objectives was tabled…[Read More]
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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.
National Water Commission
Published: May 15, 2015
The Senate has passed legislation that will axe the National Water Commission following Federal Government amendments. The National Water Commission…[Read More]
Legal requirements for storage of tyres
Published: May 15, 2015
Used tyres must be stored in a manner that minimises fire risk. EPA Victoria has stated that from 29 April…[Read More]
Victorian Government seeks to reinstate Victorian Renewable Energy Target
Published: May 15, 2015
The Victorian Government has called on the Federal Government to amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 (Cth) to allow…[Read More]
Victorian Budget – environment announcements
Published: May 15, 2015
In the Victorian budget, released earlier this month, a $12 million climate change action package was announced which includes reviewing…[Read More]
Alcoa to close – Anglesea power station
Published: May 15, 2015
Alcoa has announced it will close its Anglesea coal mine and power station on 31 August, 2015. The power station…[Read More]
Scheduled waste facilities not liable for waste levy required to report
Published: May 15, 2015
From 1 August 2015, all scheduled waste facilities (including recycling facilities) which are not liable for the waste levy will…[Read More]
Wind farm decision goes to Planning Assessment Commission
Published: May 15, 2015
A proposal to change the design of the turbines for Capital 2 Wind Farm north of Bungendore, NSW has been…[Read More]
NSW EPA to investigate Council over illegal dumping
Published: May 15, 2015
NSW EPA has commenced an investigation into a NSW council after contaminated soil material was identified in mounds. The mounds…[Read More]
Expressions of Interest for petroleum and gas exploration – acreage released
Published: May 15, 2015
The Queensland Government is calling for expressions of interest to explore petroleum and gas resources in the State’s far south…[Read More]
