EPA commences prosecutions against three companies in response to asbestos in mulch investigation
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced a suite of prosecutions against three companies and one individual in response to its asbestos in mulch investigation.




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.

Veolia landfill fined for failing to manage leachate levels
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a $30,000 fine to Veolia for failing to adequately manage leachate levels at its Newline Road landfill in Raymond Terrace near Newcastle.


EPA issues prevention notice as Gunnedah fire continues to burn
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a prevention notice to the owner of Mary’s Mount Landfill near Gunnedah, after a fire broke out in waste cells on the site on 15 December.

Regulation of coal mines

Hunter Valley Operations fined $30,000 for non-compliance with saline water limits
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Hunter Valley Operation
