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Published on: 08 Sep 2025
Tougher tan ban under new NSW radiation laws
The NSW Government has strengthened provisions under the Protection from Harmful Radiation Regulation 2025 with a significant increase in penalties fo...
EPA
Radiation
Solarium with lid open and chair
Solarium.
Credit: Shutterstock
Published on: 05 Sep 2025
EPA testing gives Little Newry waterways and Oyster Creek the all clear
Testing conducted by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has found that forestry operations in Little Newry State Forest near Coffs Harbour...
EPA
Water
EPA officer using taking a sample of water from the Parramatta River
Published on: 05 Sep 2025
EPA continues surface water monitoring in the Belubula River
The EPA has recently completed its latest round of surface water sampling in the Belubula River, between Malaongulli Road, Mandurama and Canowindra.
EPA
Water
PFAS
EPA officer taking water sample
EPA officer taking water sample.
Credit: EPA
Published on: 03 Sep 2025
States join forces to expand container deposit schemes to accept wine and spirits
In a major boost to recycling efforts across New South Wales and South Australia, each state’s container deposit scheme is set to expand to accept win...
Ministerial
Recycling and reuse
eligible bottles return and earn
Published on: 02 Sep 2025
Southern Meats fined for offensive odours in Goulburn
The EPA has fine Southern Meats Pty Ltd following community complaints about strong unpleasant odours - described by residents as decaying waste - dri...
Fine
Air
Southern Meats wastewater pond
wastewater pond that received the impacted odorous effluent. The while solid substance is Volatile Fatty Acid which is an indicator of undigested wastewater.
Credit: NSW EPA
Published on: 01 Sep 2025
Waste not: $2 million boost for local government innovation
Applications are open for Round 4 of the Local Government Waste Solutions Fund (LGWS), with up to $2 million available.
EPA
Waste
Revolve recycling
Revolve recycling.
Published on: 01 Sep 2025
Hunter mines on notice to bust the dust
The EPA is putting Hunter mines on notice to protect local air quality, with the annual Bust the Dust campaign kicking off this spring.
EPA
Mines
Regulation
EPA officers monitor dust emissions
Credit: EPA
Published on: 28 Aug 2025
EPA commences legal proceedings over alleged breaches in Tallaganda State Forest
The EPA has commenced legal proceedings against Forestry Corporation of NSW for alleged breaches of forestry and biodiversity laws in Tallaganda State...
Native forestry
Prosecution
Tallaganda State Forest
Tallaganda State Forest.
Credit: NSW EPA
Published on: 26 Aug 2025
$10 million to cut food waste in NSW households and businesses
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 millio...
FOGO
EPA
FOGO caddy on kitchen bench