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ENVIRONMENT NETWORK WEEKLY (ENW) E-NEWS – FEDERAL

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Opportunities and case studies for landfill emissions reduction

Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus recently told a group of local councils about the…[Read More]

Industry Recycling Materials Specification Manual to be revised

The Industry Recycling Materials Specification Manual is currently being revised and updated by the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) to…[Read More]

Clearing land that has protected vegetation and species – comes at a price

A Victorian farmer has cleared 45 hectares of his land, and in the process, has removed protected vegetation such as…[Read More]

Solar credits multiplier and REC Registry

The solar credits multiplier for small-scale solar pane, wind, and hydro systems is reducing from 3 to 2 for eligible…[Read More]

New Register of Solar Water heater Version 13 effective 18 June 2012

From 18 June 2012, Version 13 of the Register of solar water heaters will be in place and effective.  A…[Read More]

Memorandum of Understanding signed between Clean Energy Regulator and ASIC

The Clean Energy Regulator and Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the…[Read More]

Encouraging recycled water in public spaces

Kyneton’s public spaces and gardens can now be sustainably irrigated by using recycled water sourced from the expanded Kyneton Recycled…[Read More]

Caring for our Country consultation

Consultation is currently taking place, where feedback is encouraged, on the next phase of Caring for our Country following its recent…[Read More]

Community Energy Efficiency Program

Successful applicants announced for Round 1  The Federal Government’s Community Energy Efficiency Program has been designed to provide matched funding…[Read More]

Parliament passes passage of National Water Commission Amendment Bill 2012

The National Water Commission (NWC) will continue its role to oversee the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) national water reform…[Read More]

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