The NSW EPA is consulting on proposed PFAS monitoring requirements for licensed landfill and sewage treatment plant (STP) operators and…[Read More]
New South Wales News
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Next step to phase out plastics and harmful chemicals in NSW
The NSW EPA is taking the next step of its Plastics Plan 2.0 to further reduce single-use and problematic plastics,…[Read More]
New laws for business to separate food waste from general waste: Commence 1 July 2026
NSW EPA has advised NSW businesses and institutions that sell or handle food such as supermarkets, cafes, schools and hotels,…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NSW Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy: Opens
The NSW Government has released the NSW Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy, outlining plans to expand EV charging infrastructure and support…[Read More]
NSW EPA conducts pesticide compliance blitz on Mid North Coast Berry Farms
NSW EPA officers recently carried out a targeted pesticides compliance blitz across blueberry and raspberry farms in the Coffs Harbour…[Read More]
NSW EPA orders beauty brands to remove products containing microbeads
The NSW EPA has directed beauty brands to stop supplying personal care products containing plastic microbeads, strengthening the enforcement of…[Read More]
NSW EPA announces restructure
NSW EPA has announced a proposed organisational restructure aimed at improving efficiency, strengthening environmental oversight, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.NSW…[Read More]
Improving work health and safety in the NSW sawmilling industry: Comment sought
SafeWork NSW has drafted an updated Sawmilling industry code of practice following consultation with stakeholders. SafeWork NSW have created a draft code to…[Read More]
NSW Releases First Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan
The NSW Government has released the first chapter of the NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan, outlining a long-term strategy…[Read More]
EPA and Infrastructure NSW Develop Sustainable Construction Policy
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), in partnership with Infrastructure NSW, is developing a Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP)…[Read More]