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Kerosene and Bitumen Spill Contained at Smiths Creek, Cairns

On 29 September, approximately 10,000 litres of kerosene and bitumen spilled into Smiths Creek in Cairns QLD, near Trinity Inlet,…[Read More]

$2.1 Million Enforceable Undertaking for Albert River Sewage Spill

QLD’s Department of Environment has concluded one of its largest environmental enforcement actions, following a major sewage spill into the…[Read More]

Over $13K fine for illegally disposing of chemicals into stormwater

A Fullarton man has been fined $13,500 after admitting to illegally disposing of chemicals into a street gutter, causing significant…[Read More]

New team established to support Whyalla Steelworks Transition

The SA Government has established the Whyalla Steelworks Industrial Transformation Unit to lead a coordinated response to the steelworks’ administration…[Read More]

Celebrating Women Leading Circular Economy Innovation

Green Industries SA (GISA) has awarded the 2024–25 Women in Circular Economy Leadership Scholarship to Ms Angelina Russo for her…[Read More]

Stage 1 of review of State Environmental (Cockburn Sound) Policy 2015 (SEP): Comment sought

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is seeking feedback on Stage 1 of the review of the…[Read More]

Progress report on State Electric Vehicle Strategy for WA: Released

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has released a progress report on State Electric Vehicle Strategy for WA…[Read More]

Water source project milestone

WA’s largest steel water pipeline is now being installed as part of the $2.8 billion Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP)…[Read More]

Biofuels strategy to help WA capitalise on industry opportunities

The WA Government has committed $1.2 million to develop an Advanced Biofuels Strategy aimed at positioning WA to capture emerging…[Read More]

Federal Government announces Australia’s new national emissions reduction target

The Federal Government has announced a new national emissions reduction target of 62–70% below 2005 levels by 2035, marking the…[Read More]

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