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Newcastle odour saga continues with EPA notice

Residents living near Newcastle Harbour are still reporting unpleasant odours, as authorities take further action to investigate the source.

Remondis issued heavy fines for ‘big stink’ at Lake Mac

Remondis Australia Pty Ltd has been handed significant fines for persistent odour issues at its Lake Macquarie site.

Vales Point emission exemption application open for public comment

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is inviting residents to comment on Delta Electricity’s application for exclusion to the set emission limit for nitrogen oxide at its Vales Point Power Station.

Removing the red zone: Five years on

It’s been a long, tortuous battle spanning five years, and still Lindsay Clout is fighting for his community. President of the Coalition Against PFAS, the Fullerton Cove resident wants the ‘red zone,’ which...

Investigation leads to conviction of serial dumper

An 18-month investigation into illegal dumping has led to the conviction of a serial offender responsible for three illegal dumps across the Lake Macquarie and Central Coast regions. A 43-year-old man from Sefton,...

Environmental plan to further protect wetlands

City of Newcastle has revealed plans to improve its environmental management of the former Astra Street landfill site in Shortland in a bid to continue its protection of the RAMSAR-listed Hunter Wetlands. The...
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