UN Special Rapporteur visits Latrobe Valley

UN Special Rapporteur visits Latrobe Valley

The Special Rapporteur on Toxins and Human Rights, Marcos A. Orellana, visited the Latrobe Valley on 1st September. The tour to several prominent sites around Australia will inform a report to the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2024. Friends of Latrobe Water,...
Why are we importing black coal ash from interstate?

Why are we importing black coal ash from interstate?

The Victorian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA Vic) plans to reduce the regulatory barriers for importing black coal fly ash from New South Wales and Queensland for use in Victoria. They recently called on submission regarding the proposed changes. The following...
Changes to Waste and Recycling Regulations

Changes to Waste and Recycling Regulations

The EPA held an information webinar in February on Waste and Resource Recovery Determinations – for reducing unnecessary regulatory barriers for recycling in Victoria. This is to support a new recycling system and build a  circular economy for the state. The aim...