South Australia diverted more than 83% of waste material from landfill and recycled the vast bulk of it in the state, says the first state-wide survey conducted since China restricted imports of recyclables.
Farmers in all mainland states will be allowed to plant genetically-modified crops, after today's decision by South Australia to lift a moratorium that was to run until 2025.
Highlights include bills in Victoria and the ACT, court cases in Queensland and NSW, and federal determinations on ARENA and the GEMS energy efficiency scheme. Jobs include posts with the ACTU, Dexus and Cardno.
Highlights include a NSW statement on native vegetation investigations and court cases in two states. Jobs include posts with EPA Victoria, Downer, AGL, CS Energy and Mott MacDonald.
Highlights include court decisions in four states. Jobs include climate change posts with two state agencies, a local council and consultancy WSP. Plus sustainability posts with Northrop, Cushman & Wakefield, and QBE.
A man who struck an agreement with Alinta to take unwanted equipment from a power station was today fined $24,500 for directing a torrent of abuse at EPA officers and using a rottweiler to hinder their investigation.
Highlights include a new NSW environmental management protocol, and a tender for an impact assessment panel. Jobs include posts with the federal environment department, the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists, environmental brokerage TFS, and OZ Minerals.