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Updated guideline for bunding and spill management

The SA Environment Protection Authority has released an updated guideline applicable to facilities that use or store liquids above ground.…[Read More]

New QLD government partnership with packaging industry

The QLD Government has announced a new partnership with the packaging industry and Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland (KABQ). QLD Environment…[Read More]

Queensland Water Sector Discussion paper to be released in December

QLD Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle has announced his department is working with other state departments and agencies…[Read More]

Coal test hole capped after fire

A coal exploration test hole on the Darling Downs that had been the site of a slow-burning fire has been…[Read More]

Chemical manufacturer fined for flare event

The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has fined a chemical manufacturer for a flare event. Qenos, a manufacturer of polyethylene…[Read More]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation passes House of Representatives

This week, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation passed through the House of Representatives.   The GEMS legislation…[Read More]

ACCC provides guidance to businesses regarding ‘carbon price claims’

At the recent Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) Australia’s Carbon Price Update Seminar that was held on 28 August 2012,…[Read More]

Uranium and geothermal energy potential in Northern Territory

A new report, developed by Geoscience Australia and the Northern Territory Geological Survey, identifies potential uranium and geothermal energy related…[Read More]

Electricity price fact sheets for consumers now available

The Federal Department of Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson has released electricity prices fact sheets to assist consumers in better…[Read More]

New waste management policy

Just a reminder, a new waste management policy (movement of controlled waste between States and Territories) came into effect on…[Read More]

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