News
09 May 2023
EPA issues tougher licence for Metropolitan Collieries
Metropolitan Collieries has been ordered to overhaul their operations after the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) revised the mine’s licence imposing a suite of strict operating conditions.
News
22 May 2023
EPA officers in southwest NSW to discuss pesticide use
Farmers and pesticide users in Carrathool, Griffith, Murrumbidgee and Leeton this week may receive a visit from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as part of a targeted education and compliance campaign aimed at proper pesticide use.
News
22 May 2023
Newcrest Cadia mine under investigation
Newcrest’s Cadia Holdings Pty Ltd mine in Central West NSW has been issued with a draft pollution Prevention Notice and a draft licence variation regarding the management of emissions of dust and other pollutants as part of a new investigation commenced by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
News
29 May 2023
Final notice issued to Newcrest Cadia mine
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Newcrest’s Cadia Holdings Pty Ltd mine in Central West NSW a final pollution Prevention Notice regarding the management of emissions of dust and other air pollutants.
News
14 Jun 2023
Update on management of Macquarie River rafts
The State Recovery Committee has endorsed the partial removal of two Macquarie River debris rafts following expert consultant review, observations and community feedback.
News
21 Jun 2023
EPA requires immediate action by Newcrest to comply
Newcrest Mining Ltd’s Cadia mine has been told it must comply immediately with the Protection of the Environment (Clean Air) Regulation 2022 (the Clean Air Regulation), the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, and its Environment Protection Licence (EPL) or face further regulatory action by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
News
22 Jun 2023
NSW EPA to strengthen forestry regulation
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will further strengthen its capabilities and response to native forestry regulation after accepting all four recommendations in an Audit Office report tabled in NSW Parliament today.
News
30 Jun 2023
EPA suspends licence of Lake Macquarie composting facility
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has suspended the licence of a Lake Macquarie green waste facility following repeated environmental breaches.
News
30 Jun 2023
In response to EPA, Cadia takes action
Newcrest Mining Ltd’s Cadia mine has adjusted its operations to significantly reduce production of dust in response to the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) call for the mine to take immediate action to reduce dust emissions from the site.
News
07 Jul 2023
Cadia submits latest dust emissions results
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has received interim results from the first round of dust emissions monitoring from the Vent Rise 8 outlet at Newcrest Mine Ltd’s Cadia mine.