The National Sustainability Council for Australia has now been established, as announced this week by Federal Minister for Sustainability, Environment…[Read More]
Independent expert body to provide Minister with advice on sustainability issues
Published: October 30, 2012
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: From 2012-13 to 2015-16 through Federal Dept of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research
Published: October 30, 2012
Over the next 4 years, the following funding will be available to industry and business from 2012-13 to 2015-16 which…[Read More]
E-waste grants available
Published: October 26, 2012
Funding is now available for infrastructure projects to support the safe collection, storage, handling and recovery of electrical waste. SA…[Read More]
Grants for councils to help protect estuaries
Published: October 26, 2012
The NSW Government has announced a total of $3.8 million in funding to help local councils protect and improve the…[Read More]
Movement of controlled waste into Victoria
Published: October 26, 2012
The National Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) for the Movement of Controlled Waste between States & Territories manages the interstate movement…[Read More]
Wood smoke reduction: funding and discussion paper
Published: October 19, 2012
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced more than $1 million funding for local councils to create wood-smoke reduction initiatives.…[Read More]
Bill passes Parliament for the establishment of Independent Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Developments
Published: October 19, 2012
Recently passed in Parliament is legislation to establish an Independent Expert Scientific Committee to provide advice on coal seam gas…[Read More]
Draft Guideline for Environmental Management: Recommended separation distances for industrial residual air emissions – released for comment
Published: October 19, 2012
EPA Victoria has released a Draft Guideline for Environment Management: Recommended separation distances for industrial residual air emissions for consultation.…[Read More]
Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2012
Published: October 19, 2012
In its 10th year, the Premier’s Sustainability Awards represent Victoria’s highest recognition for sustainability initiatives. The awards acknowledge leadership, innovation…[Read More]
Inquiry into profit taking by beverage companies from SA & NT container deposit scheme
Published: October 12, 2012
The Senate, this week, agreed to an inquiry into profit taking by beverage producers from the South Australian and Northern…[Read More]
