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Waste levy waived for NSW flood effected areas

NSW EPA is extending the waste levy waiver for a number of NSW local government areas that have been affected…[Read More]

$10.4M to 5 councils to deliver FOGO recycling services

NSW EPA has allocated grants to 5 councils to share $10.4M to deliver new food organics and garden organics (FOGO)…[Read More]

NEW GUIDELINE: Exempt waste – Earth contaminated with a hazardous contaminant

The QLD Government has released a new guideline – Exempt waste – Earth contaminated with a hazardous contaminant to assist…[Read More]

Regulatory Position Statement and Information Sheet on PFAS in organic material processing (composting)

The QLD Government has released a Regulatory position statement Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in organic material processing (composting) that…[Read More]

New regulations commence for nuisance light and nuisance noise pollution

Effective 1 April 2024, SA councils will now have the powers to deal with nuisances caused by light or nuisance…[Read More]

New WA EPA Office in Perth

A new office for the independent WA EPA has opened in Perth’s CBD.  The move is one of 39 recommendations…[Read More]

Water deficiency declared for Shire of Esperance – Grass Patch

A water deficiency declaration in Grass Patch in the Shire of Esperance has occurred, with the State Government to commence…[Read More]

Update of Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2019-2023: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is updating Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2019–2030 (the Strategy) and has…[Read More]

Climate adaptation in Australia: National Adaptation Plan Issues Paper released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the National Climate Adaptation issues paper for…[Read More]

Electricity and Energy Sector Plan Discussion Paper: Comment sought

To support the Net Zero Plan, the Australian Government is developing an Electricity and Energy Sector Plan.This Plan will set out…[Read More]

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