Tackling waste crime

From 1 July 2021 EPA has more powers to deal with waste crime. There will be new duties for waste and tougher penalties for those who don’t meet their obligations. More intelligence...

Cairn Curran monitoring and health impacts.

EPA tested Victorian wetlands for levels of lead. Find out more...

EPA pays tribute to sustainable leadership and innovation

EPA Victoria congratulates the winners of the 2022 Premier’s Sustainability Awards, announced in Melbourne last night. EPA CEO Lee Miezis said the evening was a celebration of the tremendous...

Understanding historic mining waste

If you live or work in Victoria’s Goldfields region you should be aware of the mining wastes you may encounter, and the actions to take to protect yourself and the environment...

EPA announces testing in flood areas

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has announced enhanced soil and water testing in flood-impacted communities to support clean-up efforts. EPA Chief Environmental Scientist Professor...

EPA charges company over chemical spill at Cherry Creek

MTAW Group Pty Ltd, trading as Melbourne Transport and Warehousing, the company allegedly behind a chemical spill that polluted Cherry Creek and Cherry Lake in Altona North, leading to the deaths of...

Advice for flood affected home fruit and vege growers

Backyard vege gardens hit by floodwaters are being warned to take precautions before consuming their home-grown produce. Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) says fruit and vegetables that...

A smoke in the park, costs in court

A smoke in the park at Doncaster has cost a Thomastown woman more than $1,200 after she dropped a burning cigarette on the ground. The Ringwood Magistrates’ Court put the woman on a 12-month...

Dumped dead stock cost dairy company a fine

A local dairy company has been fined more than $5,000 over a dozen dead cattle left out in the open on its property at Simpson, in southwest Victoria. EPA issued Sunday Ridge Dairies Pty Ltd with a $5...

Aluminium can manufacturer applies for Development Licence

Aluminium can manufacturer Orora Limited has applied to EPA Victoria for a Development Licence. Orora currently operates under an existing EPA licence at Gate 1, 100 South Gippsland Highway, Dandenong...