EPA Victoria has begun an investigation into how fragments of old cement sheeting containing asbestos was found in soil used…[Read More]
Stormwater issues: EPA Victoria bliz Bayswater industrial businesses
Published: December 4, 2015
EPA Victoria will conduct random inspections of Bayswater industrial businesses this month after recent sampling found high levels of metal…[Read More]
NSW EPA tackles train noise
Published: November 27, 2015
NSW EPA has placed a Pollution Reduction Program on train operator Sydney Trains, instructing it to investigate train noise in…[Read More]
Fine for company for illegal interstate waste transport
Published: November 13, 2015
A Laverton-based business has been fined $22,000 by EPA Victoria after allowing 900 tonnes of hazardous waste to be transported…[Read More]
Council fined for high leachate levels at landfill
Published: November 13, 2015
EPA Victoria has issued a Council with a Minor Works Pollution Abatement Notice following an inspection of its Landfill found…[Read More]
Victorian mining company ordered to donate $25,000
Published: November 6, 2015
A Victorian gold mine company has been ordered to donate $25,000 to the City of Greater Bendigo after admitting it…[Read More]
Mining company and Managing Director fined for serious environmental harm
Published: November 6, 2015
A Queensland copper mining company has been fined $250,000 and its Managing Director fined an additional $50,000 in the Cairns…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINE – New guideline to enforceable undertakings
Published: October 9, 2015
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has issued a Guideline – Enforceable undertakings under the Environmental Protection Act…[Read More]
New regional illegal dumping squad and online reporting measures
Published: October 1, 2015
NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has announced two new measures aimed at reducing illegal dumping of waste. The first is…[Read More]
ACCC to authorise waste paint levy
Published: September 18, 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will authorise the Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation, Paint Stewardship Limited…[Read More]
