New South Wales News

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NSW EPA Consults On Tighter Chemical Limits For Land-Applied Biosolids

The NSW EPA has opened consultation on a review of limits for metals and chemicals in biosolids applied to land…[Read More]

NSW Funds Regional Landfill Upgrades

The NSW EPA awarded $5.9 million for 35 projects under Round 5 of the Landfill Consolidation and Environmental Improvements Program,…[Read More]

NSW EPA Consultation On Draft Acid Sulfate Soil Resource Recovery Order and Exemption: Comment sought

The NSW EPA is seeking comment the draft Acid Sulfate Soil Resource Recovery Order and Exemption. The proposal sets a…[Read More]

NSW EPA proposed greenhouse gas reporting and mitigation requirements: Comment sought

As part of the NSW Climate Change Action Plan 2023–26, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is consulting on proposed…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NSW high-emitting manufacturing and mining facilities

The NSW Government is offering $305 million in grants to help high-emitting manufacturing and mining facilities reduce greenhouse gas emissions.…[Read More]

Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Regulation of PFAS) Regulation 2025: Commenced 4 July 2025

NSW EPA has announced changes to regulations relating to PFAS.From 4 July 2025, the Protection of the Environment Operations (General)…[Read More]

Waste company to $300K for dodging weighbridge practices

The Parramatta Local Court has ordered a Western Sydney waste company to pay nearly $300,000, that included $30,000 towards NSW…[Read More]

Battery processing company to pay $30K fine for unsafe storage of lead waste

A used battery processing company has been issued with a $30,000 fine for storing toxic lead waste outside approved areas…[Read More]

High volume of plastics diverted from landfill as Coles and Woolworths meet EPA Clean-up orders

NSW EPA has confirmed that Coles and Woolworths have met the requirements of their Clean-Up Notices by successfully removing over…[Read More]

Draft Work Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines Code of Practice: Comment sought

SafeWork NSW has released the draft Work near overhead and underground electric lines code of practice for public consultation. This…[Read More]

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