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ENVIRONMENT NETWORK WEEKLY (ENW) E-NEWS – VICTORIA

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EPA Victoria intensifies enforcement at recycling industry facilities

EPA Victoria is intensifying its enforcement and inspections at recycling industry sites, with inspection teams applying a zero-tolerance approach in…[Read More]

Proposed methodology for deriving background level concentration when assessing potentially contaminated land

EPA Victoria has released the proposed methodology for deriving background level concentration when assessing potentially contaminated land that comprises a…[Read More]

Yalourn Power Station closure

EnergyAustralia has announced it is bringing forward by four years the closure of the Yallourn Power Station in Victoria to…[Read More]

Environment Amendment Act commencement date set

The commencement of the provisions of the Victorian Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018 has been proclaimed by the Governor of…[Read More]

New Victorian Contaminated Land publications: Released

EPA Victoria has released three publications this week on the contaminated land framework under the new Environment Protection Act 2017.The…[Read More]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: New funding to create innovative products and expand markets for recycled materials

Sustainability Victoria has launched a new $1.8 million Recycling Victoria Research and Development Fund – Materials to support research institutes…[Read More]

Roadside concrete dumper pleads guilty

EPA Victoria has prosecuted a man who dumped tonnes of concrete by roadsides across Melbourne.The EPA-led investigation followed collaboration by…[Read More]

EPA Victoria sends warning of significant penalties for non compliance

Three businesses consisting of four metal and building and construction recycling sites, that have allegedly failed to meet regulatory requirements,…[Read More]

Proposed streamlined approval for reuse of materials: Comment sought

The Victorian Government is seeking to reduce unnecessary regulatory barriers for recycling in Victoria.  To make it easier for people…[Read More]

GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: Recycling Victoria Business Support Fund – Stream 2: Implementation Grants

Sustainability Victoria has grants available through ‘Support Fund: Stream 2: Implementation grants.  The grants will primarily target waste prevention and…[Read More]

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