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E-waste banned from landfill Changes begin 1 July 2019 Learn about the ban
New laws for the environment From 1 July 2020, the regulatory landscape changes Learn about the new laws
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Environment Protection Authority Victoria regulates the environment and is an authority on the things that impact on our environment.

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EPA Victoria measures air quality at locations around the state.

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Air Quality

Updated 3 PM Wed, Jun 26 2019

Forecast (next 24 hours): GOOD to FAIR air quality is expected in Melbourne, and FAIR to locally POOR air quality is expected in Latrobe Valley.

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

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24 Jun 2019 Landfill fines top $16k Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has fined Mildura Rural City Council $16,120 for two licence breaches at the Mildura Landfill.
24 Jun 2019 Search begins for new local gems Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is encouraging local councils to apply to be part of the innovative Officer for the Protection of the Local Environment (OPLE) pilot project.
21 Jun 2019 EPA amends Works Approval for Australian Paper waste to energy proposal Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has issued an amended Works Approval for Paper Australia Pty Ltd’s (Australian Paper) waste to energy project. The amended approval has been issued in accordance with VCAT orders following a negotiated agreement between Environment East Gippsland, Australian Paper and EPA.
17 Jun 2019 EPA statement on Ravenhall landfill Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) welcomes today’s VCAT decision to uphold EPA’s works approval for Melbourne Regional Landfill (MRL) with varied conditions.

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