Illawarra man fined $3000 for illegal solarium operations
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a Wollongong man two penalty notices—each carrying the maximum fine of $1500—for allegedly operating an illegal solarium business in the Illawarra region.
Construction company fined $200,000 for providing false information to the EPA
A construction company and its director have each been fined $100,000 plus costs in the Parramatta Local Court for providing false information to the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) during an illegal dumping investigation in February 2023.
New research funded to find plastic waste solutions
Three pioneering projects have been awarded $1.25 million by the NSW Government to tackle plastic pollution through innovative and impactful solutions.
Don’t be a Tosser! Taronga Zoo visitors help stop marine litter
A ‘Don’t be a Tosser!’ pop-up event at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is bringing to life the devastating impact of litter on our wildlife and waterways, to highlight the need to reduce our use of plastics and dispose of them properly.
Water sampling results for Botany Bay show PFAS below recreational guidelines
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has completed surface water sampling in Botany Bay, including Tower Beach.
New tool to support industry to deliver climate action
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has today released its finalised NSW Guide for Large Emitters, to clarify requirements for large-emitting projects and support transparent consideration of climate change in planning decisions.
Hunter Valley Operations fined $30,000 for non-compliance with saline water limits
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Hunter Valley Operation
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.
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.
