The new biodiversity offsets policy for major projects will be phased in by the NSW Government from 1 October 2014.…[Read More]
New South Wales News
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New biodiversity offsets policy for major projects commences 1 October 2014
Published: September 12, 2014
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]
Action against microplastics
Published: September 5, 2014
NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes will head an industry working group to push for the phasing out of products containing…[Read More]
New online information tool available to assist with changes to native vegetation regulations
Published: September 5, 2014
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage has released a series of information tools to help landholders work their way through…[Read More]
Coal seam gas leak investigated
Published: September 5, 2014
The NSW EPA stepped in to investigate reports of a coal seam gas leak in a suburban area of south-west…[Read More]
Gold miner hit for water pollution
Published: September 5, 2014
The offences occurred in February and March 2013 during the construction of the Dargues Gold Mine at Majors Creek near…[Read More]
Trucking company caught on camera
Published: September 5, 2014
In other cases, a trucking company has been fined $21,000 and ordered to pay $30,000 in costs after being found…[Read More]
Environmental licence holders to pay for air monitoring
Published: August 29, 2014
EPA NSW is seeking comment on the draft Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Newcastle Air Monitoring) Regulation 2014(External…[Read More]
Oil recycler fined
Published: August 29, 2014
A New South Wales oil recycling company has been ordered to pay more than $22,000 by the Downing Centre Local…[Read More]
