Port Pirie’s 120 year-old lead smelter will undergo a major redevelopment designed to upgrade the Nyrstar smelter and improve health…[Read More]
National Environment Protection Council to amend Ambient Air Quality NEPM
Published: May 16, 2014
The National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) has announced their intention to make a variation to the Ambient Air Quality National…[Read More]
Unsafe air quality levels – report by World Health Organization
Published: May 9, 2014
A report by the World Health Organization has found that air quality in most cities across the globe fail to…[Read More]
Hazelwood mine fire Inquiry – public comment sought.
Published: April 4, 2014
Residence and organisations that have been impacted by the Hazelwood Mine fire in Morwell are encouraged to provide their concerns…[Read More]
Hazelwood open cut mine fire declared ‘safe’.
Published: March 28, 2014
After 45 days of intensive firefighting, the Hazelwood open cut mine fire has officially been declared ‘safe’, and management was…[Read More]
Hazelwood mine fire Inquiry.
Published: March 28, 2014
Victoria’s Deputy Premier, Peter Ryan has announced the full board to undertake the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry and he outlined…[Read More]
EPA Victoria issues 3 Pollution Abatement Notices of Wangaratta company for odours.
Published: March 28, 2014
EPA Victoria has issued 3 Pollution Abatement Notices (PANs) to a company in Wangaratta that produces natural sausage casings. …[Read More]
EPA Victoria launches Hazelwood fire community website.
Published: February 28, 2014
EPA Victoria has set up a dedicated site for residents directly impacted by the Hazelwood open cut mine fine. The…[Read More]
EPA NSW to investigate chemical odour incident.
Published: February 7, 2014
The NSW EPA is conducting an investigation following numerous complaints of a chemical smell from an industrial site in Moorebank…[Read More]
Improving Air Quality in NSW – New information available
Published: November 29, 2013
The EPA NSW has released a document detailing methods for improving air quality. Managing Particles and Improving Air Quality in…[Read More]
