The SA EPA has successfully prosecuted an individual who dumped soil from a swimming pool excavation in a conservation area…[Read More]
NSW EPA water pollution convictions and fines
Published: July 1, 2016
Two convictions have been recorded in the Land and Environment Court for incidents where waste discharges from premises polluted nearby…[Read More]
EPA Victoria issues fine for stormwater discharge
Published: June 24, 2016
EPA Victoria has fined a company over $7,500 for the illegal discharge of wastewater to a stormwater drain. The discharge…[Read More]
Sydney Water enters into enforceable undertaking with NSW EPA after sewage leak
Published: June 24, 2016
Sydney Water has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the EPA to pay $200,000 to the Parramatta River Catchment Group…[Read More]
NSW EPA issues fines and official cautions to turf farms
Published: June 24, 2016
NSW Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA) has completed a blitz on pesticide non-compliance at turf farms in the Hunter Valley…[Read More]
Former refinery declared significantly contaminated land
Published: June 24, 2016
The NSW EPA has declared the former refinery as significantly contaminated land under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997.NSW EPA…[Read More]
EPA Victoria fines for stormwater discharges and oil spill
Published: June 17, 2016
Companies responsible for incidents comprising a truck diesel spill, a leak entering a local creek and an illegal stormwater discharge…[Read More]
New fees and penalty units apply – Effective 1 July 2016
Published: June 9, 2016
A reminder that the fee and penalty units for the 2016–17 financial year (gazetted on 14 April 2016) will apply from…[Read More]
Fines issued and conclusion of legal action by EPA Victoria
Published: June 9, 2016
EPA Victoria has issued fines to two companies for illegal actions as a result of waste dumping and burning activities,…[Read More]
PFCs at Gold Coast Airport to be further investigated
Published: June 9, 2016
A comprehensive assessment into the presence of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) at Gold Coast Airport has been requested by NSW EPA…[Read More]
