News
27 Nov 2023
Water testing at Turon River shows no risk to swimmers from Sunny Corner mine
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has completed water sampling in locations downstream of the old Sunny Corner mine near Lithgow and found no evidence pollution from the mine is impacting swimmers and recreational users on the Turon River.

News
24 Nov 2023
Primo to pay $150,000 after Cooks River discharge
Primo Foods must pay $150,000 towards community projects in a legally binding Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) after wastewater from its Western Sydney facility allegedly polluted the Cooks River.

News
23 Nov 2023
National Asbestos Awareness Week a crucial reminder for vigilance around toxic material
It has been 20 years since asbestos was banned in Australia and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is urging the public to increase vigilance to avoid asbestos exposure.

News
23 Nov 2023
Litter prevention efforts elevated thanks to $2m in grants
Cigarette butts and takeaway containers are some of the litter items being targeted as part of $2 million in successful grants provided by the NSW Government to tackle litter across the state.

News
21 Nov 2023
Court orders $730k in fines for Luddenham waste crimes
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has successfully prosecuted a company and two individuals in the Land and Environment Court, fining them more than $730,000 in total for the unlawful disposal of waste and supply of false or misleading information about that waste.

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17 Nov 2023
Vehicle maintenance
Information about the requirements for dangerous goods vehicle maintenance.

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17 Nov 2023
Assistance to remove waste after disasters
Following emergencies and disasters, communities may require assistance to remove or clean up waste or debris so they can begin to rebuild. In these extraordinary circumstances, the NSW Government may provide assistance.

News
17 Nov 2023
Forestry Corp to pay $500,000 after removal of trees at Coopernook State Forest
Forestry Corporation of NSW must pay $500,000 towards four environmental projects in a legally binding Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) following the alleged illegal harvesting of 17 protected trees in Coopernook State Forest on the NSW mid-North Coast.

News
17 Nov 2023
Rebates available to trim business waste-lines
New incentives are on offer in NSW workplaces to reduce waste, increase recycling, and improve the bottom line thanks to a $6 million rebate initiative over the next three years.

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15 Nov 2023
Act of grace payment register
This register sets out the statutory act of grace payments made in the past five years by the EPA and approved by the Minister for the Environment or the Minister for Climate Change, or predecessors, or the Minister’s delegate, under section 5.7 of the Government Sector Finance Act 2018.
