New environmental name and shame register to warn and protect the public
The first businesses have been added to a new name and shame register set up by the Minns Labor Government to highlight poor environmental practices.
Veolia landfill fined for failing to manage leachate levels
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a $30,000 fine to Veolia for failing to adequately manage leachate levels at its Newline Road landfill in Raymond Terrace near Newcastle.
EPA issues prevention notice as Gunnedah fire continues to burn
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a prevention notice to the owner of Mary’s Mount Landfill near Gunnedah, after a fire broke out in waste cells on the site on 15 December.
Regulation of coal mines
Hunter Valley Operations fined $30,000 for non-compliance with saline water limits
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Hunter Valley Operation
EPA monitoring fire management at Mary's Mount Landfill
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is working with the owner of Mary’
Company fined $60,000 for breaches of tyre storage guidelines
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued two penalty notices totalling $60,000 and an official caution to a Western Sydney company for allegedly storing rubber waste tyres improperly and creating a serious fire hazard.