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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.

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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

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

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EPA to probe Cadia gold mine after heavy metals found in residents' blood, rainwater

The EPA says it is concerned that Cadia Valley Operations is failing to meet its obligations following reports from residents that dust rising from its mine near Orange in NSW is contaminating their water and making their kids sick.

ABC News

"Dirty Deeds" report lifts lid on power station's environmental impact

Vales Point Power Station and its associated coal mining operations have had 57 licence breaches over the 23 years.

Newcastle Herald

Metropolitan Collieries mine fined after ‘sludgy substance’ spotted in river

A coal mine near the Royal National Park in NSW has had its operating licence tightened after "significant pollution events".

The New Daily

From the ashes: EPA push for greater coal ash recycling

Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper wants coal ash classified as a resource rather than a waste product.

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'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

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

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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

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

"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

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

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.

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Charlotte Pass ski resort fined by NSW EPA for polluting creek in Kosciuszko National Park

A resort's failure to properly maintain and operate its sewage treatment plant led to 14 million litres of partially-treated sewage being leaked into a national park.

Newcastle Herald

EPA reveals major decision on Vales Point Power Station

The EPA has granted Vales Point a new two-year exemption.

ABC News

NSW EPA releases groundbreaking climate change policy that could set new emissions targets and limits

The NSW Environment Protection Authority will set targets and limits on emissions to help the state get to net zero by 2050.

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NSW becomes first state to treat carbon dioxide as pollutant to ensure industries cut emissions

Environment Protection Authority’s climate policy plans to reclassify greenhouse gas and offer incentives to transition from fossil fuels

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Health impacts of coal ash dams in the spotlight

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is reviewing the regulation of the state's ash dams in response to growing concerns about their impact on human and environmental health.

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