Riparian vegetation and riverine protection permits: what you need to know in Logan and the Scenic Rim
A plain-English guide to riparian vegetation protections and Riverine Protection Permits for landholders, developers, and resource operators in Logan City and the Scenic Rim, Queensland.
How to Choose an Environmental Advisor for Your Mining or Resource Project
Choosing the right environmental advisor for your Queensland resource project? Learn what to look for — from sector experience and regulatory knowledge to practical, commercially grounded advice. RiethThink Environmental, SEQ.
Water Rights in Queensland: Is It Legal to Take Water from Your Land?
In Queensland, water belongs to the State — not the landholder. Find out when you need a water licence, what activities breach the Water Act 2000, and how RiethThink Environmental can help landholders in Logan and the Scenic Rim get it right.
Queensland Water Act 2000, taking water from creek Queensland, Logan Scenic Rim water rights, water licence rural property
Can I Drill a Groundwater Bore on My Property in Queensland?
Thinking about drilling a bore on your rural property in Logan or the Scenic Rim? Here's what approvals you need, what the Logan Basin Water Plan requires, and why unlicensed bore drilling carries real penalties.
Where to Dispose of Used Oil in Logan, QLD
Not sure what to do with used oil or oil filters in Logan City? You can drop up to 25L free at a Logan City Council waste facility. Find out where, and what to do with larger quantities.
What to do if there has been a chemical or oil spill at home or at work?
Dealing with a chemical or oil spill in Queensland? Follow these 5 steps to contain it safely, and know when to call the QLD pollution hotline. Serious environmental harm carries penalties of up to 6,250 penalty units.
When is an Environmental Authority required in Queensland?
An Environmental Authority (EA) is required for any Environmentally Relevant Activity in Queensland. Find out when an EA applies, how to apply, and how RiethThink Environmental can help you navigate the process.
What environmental approvals are required for development in logan city?
Planning a development in Logan City? Find out what zoning, building approvals, and environmental requirements apply under the Logan Planning Scheme 2015 — and when you're exempt. Advice from RiethThink Environmental.
Why approved environmental management plans rarely match operational reality
Approved environmental management plans often don't reflect how operations actually run. Find out why the gap exists, what it means for compliance, and how to bridge it before the regulator does.
What Is an Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA), and What Approvals Do I Need?
An Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) covers a wide range of industries — from waste management to intensive animal farming and alcohol production. Find out if your activity is an ERA and what approvals you need in Queensland.