According to the NSW EPA, the state is ahead of all others in introducing regulations requiring services stations to capture…[Read More]
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NSW metropolitan service stations required to have vapor recovery technology
Published: June 14, 2013
NSW emissions from coal trains report
Published: June 14, 2013
To investigate the levels of dust generated by coal train movements in the Hunter, the NSW EPA issued the Australian…[Read More]
Environmental report required for SA Nyrstar project
Published: June 7, 2013
Zinc and lead smelting company, Nyrstar will be required to produce a Public Environmental Report (PER) for its proposed $350…[Read More]
SA EPA negotiates civil penalty with contractor
Published: June 7, 2013
The SA Environment Protection Authority has successfully negotiated a Civil Penalty with a major contracting company which relates to an…[Read More]
QLD Budget targets businesses that contravene environmental conditions
Published: June 7, 2013
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef, building healthy waterways and cracking down on ‘environmental vandals’ is a major focus of Queensland’s…[Read More]
Underground bin trial in Sydney
Published: June 7, 2013
Residents of a Darlinghurst street will soon be dropping their rubbish and recycling down roadside chutes in an Australia-first trial…[Read More]
Planning for Upper Hunter biodiversity and mining: have your say
Published: June 7, 2013
Feedback is being sought on a new initiative to provide improved biodiversity outcomes in coal mining areas in the Upper…[Read More]
New Illegal Dumping squad for southern Sydney
Published: June 7, 2013
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker this week announced the establishment of a new Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) squad for the…[Read More]
Operating illegal waste facilities risks heavy penalties
Published: June 7, 2013
Recent court penalties should act as a reminder to all waste operators they must abide by the law the NSW…[Read More]
Assistance for commercial fishers affected by new Commonwealth marine reserves
Published: June 7, 2013
The Federal Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has released the draft Transitional Business Assistance guidelines, an element…[Read More]
