NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes has announced far reaching reforms to coastal management in NSW, with current laws replaced by…[Read More]
New South Wales News
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Waste company fined for polluting local creek
A waste oil processing company at Rutherford, near Maitland has been fined $22,500 for polluting a neighbouring storm water drain…[Read More]
Gas confirmed for Energy Efficiency Savings Scheme
The New South Wales Government has announced it will expand the State’s Energy Efficiency Savings Scheme to include gas, as…[Read More]
Energy finance guide – released
The New South Wales Government has launched an energy efficiency financing guide for businesses looking to invest in clean energy.…[Read More]
Coal project referred to Planning Assessment Commission
The Watermark Coal Project will be referred to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) with a recommendation for it to…[Read More]
Unlawful waste site closed down
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has ordered a Tomago waste recycling operator to cease operations due to…[Read More]
Works commence on solar energy plant
Work has officially started on one of Australia’s biggest solar energy plants near Moree in NSW. The plant, covering 350…[Read More]
Commencement of significant changes to Waste Regulations to impact entire chain of waste generation and disposal
Authors: Jacinta Studdert, Noni Shannon, Nicole Woods of Norton Rose Fulbright law firm Introduction The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)…[Read More]
Asbestos dumped in national park
NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and NSW National Parks are calling for help to identify who is responsible for illegally…[Read More]
NSW Green Globe Award winners announced
An ice cream maker, boutique hotel, local council and the Sydney Opera House have all featured in the NSW Government’s…[Read More]