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.
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.
The NSW Government PFAS Investigation Program
View a map of the sites in NSW that may be contaminated with PFAS, learn how to reduce your exposure to these chemicals, and read about our investigation of the issue.
Snapshot: National Roadmap: Harmonising action on problematic and unnecessary plastics
Previous State of the Environment reports
State of the Environment reports from 2012 and 2021.
Waste Levy lifted for more storm-hit areas
Residents in more storm-affected areas across NSW can now dispose of damaged items and storm debris at the tip without paying the waste levy.