The Latest Breaking News from Tony Chappel

Gold mine faces licence ban over ongoing air pollution

NSW's environmental watchdog says it is ready to take strong action against a dirty gold mine operating near a major outback regional centre.

AAP · Jun 21, 2023

NSW gold mine investigated for dust pollution

The NSW environmental watchdog has requested a health risk analysis to determine if dust from a gold mine near Orange is impacting the community.

The New Daily · May 22, 2023

NSW EPA launches investigation into Cadia goldmine after blood tests show metal contamination

Newcrest Cadia Holdings has until Tuesday to respond to the draft pollution notice

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023

'Frustrated': EPA chief wants answers on lake fish kill

EPA officials secured several items of equipment from Vales Point Power Station as part of the Mannering Park fish kill investigation.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 21, 2023

Coles and Woolworths ordered to dump more than 5,200 tonnes of recycled soft plastic in landfill

NSW environment officials alert Fire and Rescue over concerns plastic is being stored dangerously following suspension of the REDcycle scheme

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths given notice to clean up 5,200 tonnes of soft plastics

The Environment Protection Authority warns the enormous stockpiles of soft plastics are sitting in warehouses from "floor to the ceiling, blocking entry ways and preventing adequate ventilation".

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

REDcycle stockpile destined for landfill in NSW

The NSW EPA has ordered Coles and Woolworth to take the REDcycle stockpiles to landfill, saying the plastics were a fire hazard.

The New Daily · Feb 3, 2023

"We are already feeling the very real, costly and devastating impacts of climate change": EPA launches climate change action plan

Greenhouse gas emissions will be treated like any other pollutant under the NSW Environment Protection Authority's new climate policy and action plan.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 19, 2023

NSW clamps down on toxic emissions

Ageing coal-fired power plants and toxic fuels will be phased out in NSW with the aim of reducing health risks and saving money.

AAP · Dec 15, 2022

Nation's highest snow resort to pay more than $200k for water pollution

About 11.6 million litres of sewage including partially treated amounts leaked into waterways.

The Canberra Times · Nov 23, 2022