On 1 April 2017, the Victorian Essential Services Commission released updates to product application requirements for Schedule 21 and 34…[Read More]
Victorian News
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New management plan for Western Port Ramsar site
Published: April 7, 2017
The Victorian Government has released a new management plan for the Western Port Ramsar site.The plan outlines strategies to guide…[Read More]
New information bulletin on PFAS
Published: March 31, 2017
An updated information bulletin on per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) has been released by EPA Victoria. The bulletin provides…[Read More]
Extension of Ravenhall landfill – Approval given
Published: March 31, 2017
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced the issue of a Works Approval to Cleanaway for the extension of…[Read More]
EPA fines company for failure to comply with Pollution Abatement Notice (PAN)
Published: March 31, 2017
The Victorian EPA has issued a $7,773 fine to a food manufacturing company for its failure to meet the requirements…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINES – Protocol for Environmental Management (PEM) on domestic ballast water management in Victorian state waters
Published: March 24, 2017
EPA Victoria has issued an updated Protocol for Environmental Management (PEM) on domestic ballast water management in Victorian state waters.The…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – For Large Scale Energy Storage
Published: March 17, 2017
The Victorian Government has announced a $20 million fund to support an increase in large scale energy storage capacity in…[Read More]
Climate Change Act 2017 passes into law
Published: March 10, 2017
The Climate Change Act 2017 has passed the Victorian Parliament. The Act will come into operation on or before 1…[Read More]
Fracking ban bill passes
Published: March 10, 2017
The Victorian Government passed the Resources Legislation Amendment (Fracking Ban) Bill 2016 on 7 March 2017. The bill bans all…[Read More]
GRANT OPPORTUNITY – Waste education grants
Published: March 10, 2017
A $300,000 grants package for waste education programs was announced by the Victorian Government on Clean Up Australia Day (5…[Read More]
