Central West, Far West and Orana

Community updates

30 Jun 2025

We are working to ensure that Newmont’s Cadia Holdings Pty Ltd mine is operating in compliance with its environmental obligations, in a way that minimises impacts from their operations, and to...

Aerial photograph of the Cadia gold mine
05 Dec 2024
We are aware of community complaints about odours alleged to be from the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bathurst.
EPA pollution response vehicle
25 Sep 2024

Following concerns raised by community members, we have commenced a seasonal water sampling and testing program for waterways downstream of the legacy Sunny Corner mine.

EPA officer using taking a sample of water from the Parramatta River
22 Aug 2024

We have concluded an investigation into the cause of the Darling-Baaka major fish deaths in February and March 2023.

Aerial photo of Darling-Baaka River, Kinchega National Park. Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW