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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced a suite of prosecutions against three companies and one individual in response to its asbestos in mulch investigation. The prosecutions follow the largest investigation in the EPA’s history which was launched after bonded asbestos was discovered in mulch at Rozelle Parklands. During the investigation over 300 sites … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a $30,000 fine to Veolia for failing to adequately manage leachate levels at its Newline Road landfill in Raymond Terrace near Newcastle. The EPA found that Veolia has not complied with requests to progressively cap, or seal, the landfill, a crucial measure to prevent the rainwater getting … Continued
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Thursday, 19 December 2024 Pill testing a welcome start to saving lives Today’s announcement by the NSW Government of a music festival-based pill testing trial is a small step towards reducing the harms of illicit drug use. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath said pill testing can help those who choose to … Continued
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Media Statement 19 December 2024 Harbison Burradoo receives largest Federal Government grant Harbison Burradoo’s Stage 2 construction will commence in 2025 following the receipt of a Federal Government grant of $27.5 million – the largest grant in the latest funding round. “We are thankful and grateful for the grant, which will allow … Continued
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17 December 2024MEDIA RELEASE (Eds: CEO Nicole Rogerson available for interview) Chief executive Nicole Rogerson has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of the Peer Support Capacity grant for Autism Awareness Australia (AAA). “This commitment comes at a crucial time for the organisation as we support people with autism and their families, carers and educators,” she … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has been notified by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the discovery of ball-shaped debris on 1080 Beach and Pooles Beach at Mystery Bay near Narooma on the South Coast. The balls are reported to be spread across 200 metres of the beach and vary in size … Continued
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Wednesday, 11 December 2024 A welcome boost to the Local Court bench The creation of five new judicial positions at the Local Court of NSW is a welcome investment to help Australia’s busiest court increase its efficiency and further strengthen the justice system. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath said today’s announcement … Continued
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New data has revealed 67,900 people sought help from homelessness services in the past year, as Homelessness New South Wales releases its budget submission calling for greater investment to fix the crisis. Data released by the Australia Institute of Health and Welfare found the number of people seeking help between July 2023 and June 2024 … Continued
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Sydney Water has been ordered to pay $200,000 to the NSW Environmental Trust after pleading guilty in the Land and Environment Court to failing to maintain equipment causing the release of untreated sewage into Powells Creek, a tributary of the Parramatta River. The incident occurred on 6 January in 2022 when a split in a … Continued
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Rough sleeping in New South Wales has surged by 51% in the past four years amid historically low rental vacancy rates, according to The Australian Homelessness Monitor 2024 released today. The report produced by the University of New South Wales and the University of Queensland, supported by Homelessness Australia, found there were 2,041 rough sleepers … Continued
