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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.
Carbon recycling and abatement
Preventing neighbourhood noise
Noise guide for local government
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.
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.