EPA Victoria has released the fact sheet – Fire prevention: Combustible Recyclable and Waste Materials. It is a guide to…[Read More]
Victorian News
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NEW GUIDELINES: Identifying and managing the hazards and risk of fire at a waste resource recovery facility, and how to comply with policy
Published: September 6, 2019
New Electric Vehicle Charging Station Opens
Published: September 6, 2019
A new rapid electric vehicle charging station has opened at RACV’s Torquay resort. Powered by 100% renewable energy, the charging station…[Read More]
Significant penalties introduced for stockpiling dangerous goods
Published: August 30, 2019
The Victorian Government has introduced into Parliament the Dangerous Goods Amendment (Penalty Reform) Bill 2019 which proposes significant increase in…[Read More]
More Councils to participate in Officers for the Protection of the Local Environment (OPLE) pilot program
Published: August 30, 2019
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has announced ten councils that will receive assistance from Officers for the Protection…[Read More]
Construction and demolition recycler – Ban lifted
Published: August 30, 2019
The Victorian EPA has revoked an official order that banned a Coolaroo recycling facility from accepting combustible recyclable and waste…[Read More]
EP Regulations expected to be available for comment in September
Published: August 23, 2019
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority has indicated that they anticipate the release of the proposed environment protection regulations, supporting Regulatory…[Read More]
Victorian Government introduces renewable energy bill
Published: August 16, 2019
The Victorian Government has introduced a Bill into parliament to legislate increasing Victoria’s Renewable Energy Target (VRET) to 50 per…[Read More]
Electricity Distribution Code review issues paper: Have your say!
Published: August 16, 2019
The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released Electricity Distribution Code review issues paper.The ESC is an independent regulator that…[Read More]
Recycling company again ordered to cease accepting waste
Published: August 9, 2019
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has for the third time ordered a recycling company to cease accepting combustible recyclable…[Read More]
$150,000 fine for toxic sludge release
Published: August 9, 2019
The Victoria EPA has been successful in the prosecution of a company for the release of toxic and highly corrosive…[Read More]
