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Huner Valley near Maitland. Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW

Consultation on NSW Biosolids draft resource recovery order and exemption is open until 5pm Friday 26 September.

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Have your say on our proposed requirements for NSW’s large greenhouse gas emitters until 5pm Tuesday 7 October 2025.

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We're working with councils across the NSW East Coast to help communities clean up waste in the wake of severe weather and flooding.

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26 Aug 2025

More than a quarter of a million extra households will soon have access to FOGO recycling thanks to $5.3 million in funding, while another $4.4 million is up for grabs to help businesses make the switch.

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20 Aug 2025

The EPA will be installing signage at key public locations on the Upper Belubula River providing precautionary advice for recreational fishers in the region.

Brush Turkey investigation
20 Aug 2025

The EPA is investigating the poisoning of around 10 native Brush Turkeys at Safety Beach near Coffs Harbour, the second such incident in just two years.