News
23 Oct 2023
Power stations licence review open to public consult
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for public comment on their five-yearly review of environment protection licences for Eraring, Mount Piper, Vales Point and Bayswater power stations.
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29 Oct 2023
Next steps to beat plastic pollution in NSW
The NSW Government is ramping up efforts to tackle plastic pollution by inviting the public to have its say on helping to prevent 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste produced each year from causing harm to the environment and human health.
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08 Nov 2023
EPA publishes results of investigation into metals in Cadia water tanks
The NSW EPA has published two reports following investigations into metals and sediments in domestic tank water around the Cadia gold mine.
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10 Nov 2023
EPA extends Stop Work Order in Tallaganda State Forest
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has extended a Stop Work Order applying to parts of Tallaganda State Forest, as Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has not yet addressed alleged deficiencies in previous Stop Work Orders to search for and protect Southern Greater Glider den trees.
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14 Nov 2023
Celebrating National Recycling Week
November 13-19 is Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week and it’s a great time to celebrate NSW’s recycling achievements and look at our priorities for the future.
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14 Nov 2023
Stop Work Order issued for forestry operations in Flat Rock State Forest
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued an immediate Stop Work Order to Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) to cease harvesting in parts of the Flat Rock State Forest, near Ulladulla on the south coast.
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15 Nov 2023
More than 500K in fines for mass illegal storage of tyres
A local Albury business which processes and recycles rubber tyres has been fined for illegally storing over 28,000 tyres and putting the environment at risk.
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17 Nov 2023
Forestry Corp to pay $500,000 after removal of trees at Coopernook State Forest
Forestry Corporation of NSW must pay $500,000 towards four environmental projects in a legally binding Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) following the alleged illegal harvesting of 17 protected trees in Coopernook State Forest on the NSW mid-North Coast.
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17 Nov 2023
Rebates available to trim business waste-lines
New incentives are on offer in NSW workplaces to reduce waste, increase recycling, and improve the bottom line thanks to a $6 million rebate initiative over the next three years.
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21 Nov 2023
Court orders $730k in fines for Luddenham waste crimes
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has successfully prosecuted a company and two individuals in the Land and Environment Court, fining them more than $730,000 in total for the unlawful disposal of waste and supply of false or misleading information about that waste.