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Air Quality

Updated 3 PM Wed, Oct 24 2018

Forecast (next 24 hours): GOOD to VERY GOOD air quality is expected in Melbourne and Latrobe Valley.

Summary (last 24 hours): GOOD to VERY GOOD air quality in Melbourne, Geelong and the Latrobe Valley.

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Yarra Watch
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24 Oct 2018 Faulty pipeline costs paper company two fines EPA has fined manufacturer Paper Australia Pty Ltd $16,120 over two leaks at its Gippsland plant that sent hundreds of tonnes of liquid waste flowing onto surrounding land.
19 Oct 2018 EPA charges Porsche Retail Group over oil spill EPA has laid charges against one company and two individuals under the Environment Protection Act 1970 after investigating an alleged oil spill into the Yarra River.
18 Oct 2018 Community consultation on Midfield Meats Works Approval application EPA is considering a Works Approval application from Midfield Meat Processing Pty Ltd for the construction of a new protein recovery plant at its existing abattoir at 24 Scott St, Warrnambool.
18 Oct 2018 New measures strengthen EPA role New requirements have been introduced that enable EPA Victoria to provide greater support to planning authorities in undertaking land use planning in Victoria.

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