The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced proceedings against Orica Australia Pty Ltd in the NSW Land and Environment…[Read More]
NSW EPA launches prosecution against Orica for mercury vapour emissions
Company fined for dumping liquid waste on farmland
A company based in Silverdale has been found guilty of two offences under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act…[Read More]
Clean Energy Regulator prosecutes company owner for misleading conduct
The Clean Energy Regulator has undertaken its first criminal proceedings against the owner of Sydney Solar Eco Solutions Pty Ltd…[Read More]
Enforceable Undertaking for developer for removal of protected vegetation
It was found that a property developer, Coppercats Pty Ltd and Gallivantour Pty Ltd had wrongfully cleared land at Picton…[Read More]
NSW EPA to inspect underground petrol storage systems
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will be conducting inspections of local service stations in the Gosford region throughout September…[Read More]
Chemical manufacturer fined for flare event
The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has fined a chemical manufacturer for a flare event. Qenos, a manufacturer of polyethylene…[Read More]
Environmental assessments for landfill site
Moyne Shire Council and the Victorian Department of Sustainability (DSE) have advised that environmental assessments will be carried out at…[Read More]
Enforceable Undertaking for breach of clearing grasslands
An Enforceable Undertaking (EU) is a constructive alternative to prosecution. It allows an alleged offender to voluntarily enter into a…[Read More]
Upper Hunter mine fined over dust
According to the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure, the operator of a coal mine in the Upper Hunter has…[Read More]
NSW EPA fines three waste companies for odour issues
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued penalty notices to three waste facilities in Eastern Creek and Kemps Creek…[Read More]