News
09 Apr 2025
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.
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07 Apr 2025
Reducing cigarette butt litter
The Program includes guidelines and resources for stakeholders to tackle local cigarette butt litter hotspots, a new grants program and a broader behaviour change campaign.
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07 Apr 2025
Hunter Environment Advisory Group
This group includes representatives from community, local industry and councils. It will engage with the EPA on existing, new or emerging environmental matters in the Hunter region.
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04 Apr 2025
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NSW's independent environmental regulator. We protect the health of our environment and communities.
News
04 Apr 2025
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.
News
04 Apr 2025
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.
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03 Apr 2025
Carbon recycling and abatement
The EPA is taking steps to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change by improving the way we manage waste and materials.
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02 Apr 2025
Preventing neighbourhood noise
Neighbourhood noise, such as noise from alarms, noisy equipment and parties, can be very annoying. Find out how you can prevent noise from being an unpleasant issue and be a good neighbour yourself.
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02 Apr 2025
Noise guide for local government
The noise guide provides practical advice for council officers on planning, assessing, managing and preventing local noise problems.