News
12 Feb 2024
$9 million grants targeting waste and illegal dumping
The NSW Government is providing another $9 million in grants to tackle illegal dumping, boost litter prevention efforts, and support innovative recycling projects.
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12 Feb 2024
Newcastle company fined $15,000 for incompetent ship loading
Chemical and material manufacturer Koppers Carbon Materials and Chemicals has been fined $15,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for failing to transfer tar-based substances onto a ship properly at Mayfield North in September last year.
News
15 Feb 2024
New Asbestos Taskforce to support investigation into mulch
The NSW Government has today announced an Asbestos Taskforce to give more resources and support to the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s investigation into asbestos in mulch.
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15 Feb 2024
EPA to conduct priority testing at Sydney schools
Through the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) supply chain tracking, seven schools have been identified for precautionary testing, with inspections commencing last night and today.
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16 Feb 2024
Further protections for Greater Gliders
Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) will be required to undertake nocturnal surveys for endangered southern greater glider dens as part of new measures issued by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to better protect the endangered species.
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17 Feb 2024
Asbestos investigation updated 17 February
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) investigation has confirmed positive results of asbestos in mulch at four additional sites.
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18 Feb 2024
Asbestos investigation updates 18 February
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed the presence of bonded asbestos in mulch at another two previously identified sites.
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19 Feb 2024
Asbestos investigation updates 19 February
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed the presence of bonded asbestos in mulch at another seven sites.
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20 Feb 2024
Asbestos investigation updates 20 February
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) investigation into asbestos contaminated mulch has returned six positive results and more than 100 negative test results in the past day.
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21 Feb 2024
Asbestos investigation updates 21 February
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) investigation into asbestos contaminated mulch has returned two negative results in the past day, and no positives.