A passage of the National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010 was passed in the Senate this week that makes provision…[Read More]
EPA NSW operates as separate authority as at 29 February 2012
Published: March 2, 2012
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) operates a separate statutory authority as at 29 February 2012. Under the Protection of…[Read More]
Landfill gas and development near landfills
Published: February 24, 2012
SA EPA has released a new information sheet on the hazards of landfill gas and nearby development. It is designed…[Read More]
Development pressures on Barrier Reef to be assessed
Published: February 24, 2012
After UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) expressed concerns about potential impacts of coastal development on the Great Barrier Reef Marine…[Read More]
Inquiry makes recommendations on Orica incident
Published: February 24, 2012
The select committee report into Orica’s chromium IV leak on August 8, 2011 has produced 24 separate findings and has…[Read More]
Waste and Environment Levy review
Published: February 24, 2012
In January 2012, NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker announced an independent review of the waste and environment levy.…[Read More]
Chemical spill at Port of Portland
Published: February 24, 2012
EPA Victoria is assisting the Country Fire Authority with a recent chemical spill at the Port of Portland. CFA air…[Read More]
New Industrial Waste Facts Sheet released by EPA Victoria
Published: February 24, 2012
The EPA has produced new Industrial Waste Fact Sheets for individuals and industry who excavate, supply or receive waste soil…[Read More]
Marathon accepts compensation for Arkaroola
Published: February 17, 2012
SA Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Tom Koutsantonis announced on Monday that Marathon Resources has accepted the State Government’s…[Read More]
Recycling infrastructure grants
Published: February 17, 2012
Under the Waste Avoidance and Resource Efficiency (WARE) fund, funding amounts between $5000 and $5 million will be available over…[Read More]
