Quarterly results October to December 2024
In response to flooding events and fish deaths in March 2023, the EPA, in partnership with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), is monitoring the health of the Darling-Baaka River.
Update on EPA debris balls investigation
The NSW EPA’s expanded investigation into the source of debris balls that washed up on multiple NSW beaches between last October and January this year is progressing.
Recovering corellas returning home
Eighty corellas that survived a suspected poisoning have been released back into the Newcastle suburb where many of them were discovered in poor health.
Surface water sampling at Medowie show PFAS levels below recreational guidelines
The NSW EPA has undertaken water sampling at Medowie in Port Stephens and confirmed PFAS levels were below relevant Australian water quality guidelines.
Food Rescue Rebate terms and conditions
The EPA reserves the right to refuse any application that does not meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the below terms and conditions or the Food Rescue Rebate Guidelines 2024.
Cadia Holdings ordered to pay over $400,000 for air emissions offences
Newmont Mining’s (formerly Newcrest Mining’s) Cadia Holdings Pty Ltd has been ordered to pay more than $400,000 after being prosecuted by the NSW EPA for three dust emission offences.
Investigation into debris balls continues
The EPA investigation into the source of debris balls on Sydney and South Coast beaches over recent months has determined they likely originated from Sydney Water’s land-based sewage treatment network.
Central Coast companies to pay $57,000 for waste offences
Two related Central Coast companies must pay a total of $57,000 after being prosecuted in Wyong Local Court by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for waste offences.
EPA secures enforceable undertaking following Bust the Dust operation
Warkworth Mining Ltd has entered into a legally binding Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW Environment Protection Authority. The company has agreed to strengthen its dust management efforts and pay $120,000 to a local environmental rehabilitation project.
EPA releases latest water and air quality monitoring results in Cadia region
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its latest air quality monitoring results for the Cadia Valley and surface and groundwater sampling results in the upper Belubula River.