News
06 Dec 2023
EPA inspects North Coast farms for pesticide practices
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is undertaking a series of pesticide compliance campaigns in the North Coast region throughout summer to ensure farmers are complying with environmental laws.
News
15 Dec 2023
EPA progresses climate action with new advisory groups
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has established two new advisory groups dedicated to shaping climate action in the mining and agriculture sectors.
News
20 Dec 2023
Stop work order extended for Tallaganda State Forest
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has extended a Stop Work Order applying to parts of Tallaganda State Forest, near Captains Flat.
News
20 Dec 2023
Power stations licence review identifies areas for change
Work will begin on implementing a range of improvements for the state’s four coal-fired power stations following the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) recent community consultation and review of environment protection licences.
News
21 Dec 2023
$7,500 penalty issued for the unlawful transport of waste
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a $7,500 fine to the former Director for Harwood Slipway Pty Ltd, Giovanni Cervella, following the unlawful transport of approximately 230 tonnes of hazardous waste to a rural property in Ashby, in northern NSW.
News
21 Dec 2023
$263,000 penalty after hiding 14,000 tonnes of general and asbestos waste
The former owner of Bowral Landfill has been fined $263,000 after the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) discovered incomplete weighbridge information had been provided. At least 14,000 tonnes more general solid and asbestos waste had been deposited at the tip than was documented.
News
22 Dec 2023
Forestry Corporation ordered to pay $104,000
Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) is required to pay more than $100,000 after illegally felling hollow bearing trees in Mogo State Forest on the South Coast in March 2020.
News
22 Dec 2023
Stop Work Order extended in Flat Rock State Forest
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has extended a Stop Work Order for Compartment 34A in Flat Rock State Forest near Ulladulla that prevents harvesting by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW).
News
22 Dec 2023
Waste levy lifted in fire impacted Cessnock area
The NSW Government has waived the waste levy for residents disposing of bushfire generated waste in the Cessnock Local Government Area. Homes and businesses were damaged by fires last week.
News
25 Jun 2024
Avian influenza alert
The NSW EPA, lead Environmental Services Functional Area under NSW’s emergency management arrangements, is working closely with Department of Primary Industries on the recent outbreak of Avian Influenza.