Pesticides confirmed in corella deaths as investigation continues
Toxicology results have confirmed pesticides as the cause of the recent mass poisoning of Corella birds in Newcastle.
$2.28 million awarded to fight local litter
$2 million has been awarded to 19 projects across NSW to combat local litter and keep communities clean.
Sydney Water sewage licences reviews open for public consultation
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced public consultation on its statutory five-yearly review of the licences for Sydney Water’s 23 sewage treatment systems across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra.
Water Quality Monitoring in the Upper Ourimbah Creek Catchment
The EPA and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) have conducted sampling of the upper reaches of Ourimbah Creek and its tributaries since 2016. We have monitored for ammonia which is an indicator of leachate from landfills.
Phase one of Lake Munmorah remediation begins
The first phase of a complex remediation process is underway at the former Lake Munmorah Power Station on the Central Coast.
EPA fines Morello Earthmoving for burying waste
The EPA has fine Morello Earthmoving $30,000 for illegally burying waste.
First NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan released
A draft of NSW's Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan has been released to prevent Greater Sydney running out of landfill space by 2030.
Licensing reforms
We are improving our licensing process to help licensees provide important and timely information, enhance transparency for the public, and better protect the environment and human health.
Narwan Village investigation
There are 61 discrete Aboriginal communities in NSW, formerly known as Aboriginal missions and reserves, and many have legacy contamination issues from waste and asbestos.
