Nature Hates A Tosser and it's fighting back
A quirky new awareness campaign featuring some of Australia’s most recognisable wildlife is confronting the harsh reality of litter – the rubbish that starts on our streets ends up in our rivers, waterways and oceans.
One battery can spark a blaze: NSW EPA expands statewide safety campaign
A major new phase of the NSW EPA's successful ‘Never Bin A Battery’ campaign is rolling out across New South Wales this week.
Snowy Hydro fined for water pollution events
Snowy Hydro Ltd has been fined $60,000 after sediment impacted water entered Talbingo Reservoir and the Yarrangobilly River in separate incidents in May and July 2025.
Licence to spray: EPA kicks off northwest pesticides compliance campaign
NSW pesticide users are being urged to make sure they have the relevant licences and training ahead of a new compliance campaign in the northwest of the state.
Licensee summer weather preparation
With recent storm activity across much of the state and as we enter summer today, we want to encourage licensees to make sure you’re prepared for potential extreme weather conditions.
North St Marys fire
On Saturday 29 November 2025, a very large chemical fire occurred at Coopers Environmental Waste Recycling in North St Marys.
EPA launches investigation into North St Marys fire
The NSW EPA has commenced an investigation into a large chemical fire at Coopers Environmental Waste Recycling in North St Marys.
St Marys fire update: EPA extends exclusion area
The EPA has updated its advice to members of the community as clean-up and investigation of the St Marys site continues following a fire at the Cooper’s Environmental Waste Recycling.