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Latest EPA media releases
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Construction company fined $200,000 for providing false information to the EPA
A construction company and its director have each been fined $100,000 plus costs in the Parramatta Local Court for providing false information to the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) during an illegal dumping investigation in February 2023.
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Western Sydney company fined $30,000 for dangerous chemicals storage
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a $30,000 fine to Sika Australia, a chemicals company in Wetherill Park, for stockpiling flammable chemicals and storing them outside, posing a risk to the environment.
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Illawarra man fined $3000 for illegal solarium operations
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a Wollongong man two penalty notices—each carrying the maximum fine of $1500—for allegedly operating an illegal solarium business in the Illawarra region.
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EPA calling for community help on poisoned magpies
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is appealing for information from the Bonny Hills community after what it suspects may have been the deliberate poisoning of magpies in the area.
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New research funded to find plastic waste solutions
Three pioneering projects have been awarded $1.25 million by the NSW Government to tackle plastic pollution through innovative and impactful solutions.
Latest Ministerial media releases
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New research funded to find plastic waste solutions
Three pioneering projects have been awarded $1.25 million by the NSW Government to tackle plastic pollution through innovative and impactful solutions.
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Don’t be a Tosser! Taronga Zoo visitors help stop marine litter
A ‘Don’t be a Tosser!’ pop-up event at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is bringing to life the devastating impact of litter on our wildlife and waterways, to highlight the need to reduce our use of plastics and dispose of them properly.
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Waste Levy lifted for more storm-hit areas
Residents in more storm-affected areas across NSW can now dispose of damaged items and storm debris at the tip without paying the waste levy.
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New environmental name and shame register to warn and protect the public
The first businesses have been added to a new name and shame register set up by the Minns Labor Government to highlight poor environmental practices.
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NSW leads the charge on mandatory battery safety
The NSW Government will take further action in 2025 to tackle the growing risk of battery-related fires, by requiring battery suppliers to participate in mandatory safe disposal and product stewardship of their products.
Latest news items
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Protection of the Environment Policy
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Protection of the Environment Policy
We are seeking feedback on a reporting framework for emissions and recycled materials use in the construction of public infrastructure.
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PFAS and drinking water
The NSW Government is working to ensure we continue to provide safe drinking water to the people of NSW.
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Have your say on the future of plastics in NSW
We are seeking feedback from community, industry, business and all interested stakeholders on our proposed actions and timeframes to address unnecessary and problematic plastics.
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Public consultation on the regulation of NSW coal mine licences
