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Latest EPA Media Releases
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Illegal poison kills native birds near Sandy Beach
The fatal poisoning of 16 native birds with an illegal pesticide at Moonee Beach Nature Reserve has prompted the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to call on the community to come forward with information to uncover the perpetrator.
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Man guilty and convicted for hindering EPA investigation
A western Sydney man has pleaded guilty and been sentenced in Parramatta Local Court for failing to provide information to the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) during an investigation into illegal dumping.
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$24 million to boost the bushfire clean up
The NSW Government is investing almost $24 million to help deal with waste and damage in the ongoing clean up from the 2019-20 bushfires.
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Maules Creek Coal Mine directed to suspend blasting
Blasting at the Maules Creek Coal Mine near Narrabri has been suspended and will be restricted and subject to additional strict requirements to protect the local environment and human health.
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NSW EPA urges community to report illegal solarium operators
The community is being urged to help stamp out illegal solariums by reporting any operators advertising UV tanning bed sessions to the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Latest Ministerial media releases
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$24 million to boost the bushfire clean up
The NSW Government is investing almost $24 million to help deal with waste and damage in the ongoing clean up from the 2019-20 bushfires.
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Continuing to help regional councils clean up after bushfires
The NSW Government has committed more than $33 million to assist local councils with the continued clean up as communities rebuild following the devastating 2019-20 summer bushfires.
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Fork in the road for single-use plastics
The end is near for single use plastics, including bags, straws, cotton buds, plates, bowls and cutlery, after the Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021 passed NSW Parliament today.
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New grants for NSW regional and remote waste and recycling projects
Waste and recycling projects supporting regional and remote NSW are now eligible to share in up to $7 million of Australian Government funding made available nationwide under the Recycling Modernisation Fund.
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$12 Million boost for food and garden waste collection
More household food and garden waste will be kept out of landfill, thanks to $12 million in grant funding for councils across the State.
Latest news items
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Kooragang Island waste emplacement facility (Surrender Notice 1111840)
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National Asbestos Awareness Week
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Consultation on the POEO General Regulation 2021 and POEO Clean Air Regulation 2021
Seeking feedback on the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2021 and the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2021.
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Community news updates
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Avoid spray drift this spring to protect your neighbours and the environment
As the weather warms up and farmers and operators prepare their crops, it’s important to keep neighbours and the environment in mind ahead of spraying.