The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has imposed noise, dust and heritage controls as part of its approval of…[Read More]
New South Wales News
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GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: New grants for major waste and recycling facilities
Published: September 19, 2014
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Environmental Trust are calling for applications for a share of…[Read More]
New process for windfarm applications
Published: September 19, 2014
New South Wales wind farm development applications will automatically be referred to the Planning Assessment Commission for determination. NSW Planning…[Read More]
NSW EPA lobbies to strengthen air quality measures
Published: September 19, 2014
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority says it will push for more changes to strengthen the air quality National…[Read More]
Man fined $36,000 for illegal asbestos dumping
Published: September 19, 2014
A man has been convicted in the NSW Land Environment Court and fined a total of $36,000 following a New…[Read More]
Tougher on-the-spot fines for environmental offences
Published: September 12, 2014
A ten fold increase in on-the-spot fines for environmental offences up to $15,000 for companies and $7500 for individuals is…[Read More]
Retrofit of rollover control to dangerous goods tank trailers by 1 January 2014
Published: September 12, 2014
In an Australian first, all dangerous goods trailers on NSW roads must be fitted with ‘roll-over control’ by 2019.The NSW…[Read More]
New biodiversity offsets policy for major projects commences 1 October 2014
Published: September 12, 2014
The new biodiversity offsets policy for major projects will be phased in by the NSW Government from 1 October 2014.…[Read More]
Operators of freight and passenger trains to be accountable for pollution
Published: September 12, 2014
Operators of freight and passenger trains in New South Wales will have to hold an environment protection licence following proposed…[Read More]
GRANT: Round 2 – Local Government Organics Collection Systems Now open to Councils
Published: September 5, 2014
NSW EPA and the Environmental Trust are calling for local councils to apply for a share of $16.2 million to…[Read More]
