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Published on: 09 Sep 2024
We are seeking feedback from community, industry, business and all interested stakeholders on our proposed actions and timeframes to address unnecessa...
Plastics
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Published on: 09 Sep 2024
The NSW Government is seeking community and industry feedback on new proposals to tackle problematic plastic waste, promote more reusable and recyclab...
Ministerial
Plastics
Waste
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Published on: 23 Aug 2024
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Wollongong Resources Pty Ltd two fines totalling $38,000 after coal material was allegedly d...
EPA
Waste
Fine
Coal discharge deposited from Russell Vale Colliery on a local road
Published on: 22 Aug 2024
New water and air monitoring programs could be included in conditions on Cadia gold mine’s operations following the NSW Environment Protection Authori...
EPA
Licensing
Mines
Aerial photograph of the Cadia gold mine
Published on: 21 Aug 2024
Community members across NSW are being asked to give their feedback on the regulation of coal mines, with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EP...
EPA
Climate change
Mines
Mount Arthur coal mine, near Muswellbrook, Hunter Valley
Published on: 20 Aug 2024
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is launching a month-long initiative designed to help households across the state reduce the amount of ...
EPA
Waste
Recycling and reuse
Unavoidable food waste during food preparation
Published on: 15 Aug 2024
NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) CEO, Tony Chappel, reiterated the need for a collective approach to batteries at the Australian Battery Rec...
EPA
Waste
Recycling and reuse
Small batteries
Published on: 09 Aug 2024
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued BlueScope Steel Pty Ltd a $30,000 fine after a failure in the coke ovens at its Port Kembla ...
EPA
Fine
Air
Port Kembla steelworks at night
Published on: 08 Aug 2024
This year we marked 25 years since the groundbreaking Protection of the Environment Operations Act commenced in NSW.
EPA
Legislation
Regulation
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