In January 2012, NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker announced an independent review of the waste and environment levy.…[Read More]
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Chemical spill at Port of Portland
Published: February 24, 2012
EPA Victoria is assisting the Country Fire Authority with a recent chemical spill at the Port of Portland. CFA air…[Read More]
EPA Victoria fines abattoir $6,000 for illegally dumping waste
Published: February 24, 2012
EPA inspected an abattoir prior to a proposed license amendment, when they found large amounts of treated timber, concrete and…[Read More]
Port Phillip Bay health report – Released
Published: February 24, 2012
The Office of the Environmental Monitor (OEM) has released its fourth annual report on the health of Port Phillip Bay…[Read More]
Interim report for Environment and Resource Efficiency Plans (EREP) – Released
Published: February 24, 2012
EPA Victoria has released an interim report on its Environment and Resource Efficiency Plans (EREP) program, a mandatory resource efficiency…[Read More]
New Industrial Waste Facts Sheet released by EPA Victoria
Published: February 24, 2012
The EPA has produced new Industrial Waste Fact Sheets for individuals and industry who excavate, supply or receive waste soil…[Read More]
Strategic Assessment of Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Published: February 24, 2012
The Federal and Queensland Governments along with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) have signed a new agreement…[Read More]
Northern Australian savanna fire management initiative reduces emissions
Published: February 24, 2012
The latest Federal Carbon Farming Initiative, the ‘savanna burning methodology’ has been announced. It was developed by the Federal Government…[Read More]
Release of Geoscience Australia’s review into mineral exploration investment
Published: February 24, 2012
Geoscience Australia has released its Australian Mineral Exploration Review 2011 providing exploration expenditure and results from selected drill intersections from…[Read More]
Consultation on expansion of Energy Efficiency Opportunities Program
Published: February 24, 2012
The Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities program encourages large energy-using businesses to improve their energy…[Read More]
