Western Australia News

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Regional and remote locations to obtain support with e-waste transport costs

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is providing up to $766,000 to assist regional and remote local…[Read More]

Latest waste and recycling data and trends for WA published

WA’s Waste Authority released latest Waste and recycling in Western Australia 2022-23 – Data and trends report that shows data and…[Read More]

Progress on WA’s e-waste ban to landfill

The Waste Authority received an update on the progress and implementation on e-waste ban to landfill in WA, that came…[Read More]

Safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries

There are concerns that lithium-ion batteries that are not disposed of correctly, may place people and facilities at risk. Incorrectly disposing…[Read More]

Water security in the Pilbara

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the WA Government and Rio Tinto to strengthen water security in…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: E-waste Infrastructure Grants Program

The WA Government implemented a statewide ban on e-waste disposal to landfill on 1 July 2024. E-waste includes items with a…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Round 2 of Carbon Innovation Grants: Program opens

The WA Government is providing funding through Round 2 of the Carbon Innovation Grants Program to support WA heavy industries…[Read More]

Key outcomes of WA’s Waste Authority meeting

The latest meeting of WA’s Waste Authority was held in September 2024.  The outcomes of discussions and decisions were made…[Read More]

New guide to future climate projections for water management in WA: Released

EPA WA has released the new guide – Guide to future climate projections for water management in WA – to…[Read More]

New EPA WA Chair Announced

EPA WA has announced the appointment of their new chair, Darren Walsh.   Mr Walsh brings significant experience in environmental impact assessments,…[Read More]

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