Forestry Corp fined $30,000 for failing to protect habitat
Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has been fined a total of $30,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for failing to protect critical habitat in Conglomerate State Forest near Coffs Harbour.
Veolia fined $30,000 for Woodlawn licence breach
Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd has been issued a fine of $30,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for breaching a condition of its Environment Protection Licence relating to the storage of leachate at the Woodlawn Landfill near Goulburn.
Engagement expectations
At the NSW EPA, we treat everyone with respect. We are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for our staff and the people we interact with and we expect people to behave respectfully and responsibly when engaging with us.
Port Macquarie one of the best for second hand shopping
Port Macquarie locals embraced the circular economy, rehoming over 22,700 items and saving $282,000 during Australia’s biggest second-hand shopping event, Garage Sale Trail.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred updates
As the lead agency for the Environmental Services Functional Area (EnvSFA), the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) supports emergency management arrangements for the protection of the environment prior to, during, and after an emergency.
Hawkesbury-Nepean River clean-up program
The EPA is coordinating a clean-up program to remove and manage large hazardous debris generated by flooding in April 2024 within the Hawkesbury-Nepean River.
Disclosure log 2024
Reporting pollution or a non-compliance
If an incident occurs that presents an immediate threat to human health or property, call 000 to report it immediately to emergency services.
AGL Macquarie fined for polluting creek
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has fined ALG Macquarie Pty Limited (AGLM) $30,000 after the company discharged coal ash into Chilcotts Creek.
Waste operator fined $90000 over asbestos waste offences
Adam O’Brien has been found guilty by the NSW Land and Environment Court on three charges of supplying false or misleading information about the disposal of asbestos waste following prosecution by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).