Mornington Peninsula beaches least hit by La Nina

Melbourne’s La Nina summer has not had quite the effect on recreational water users that was expected, at least, so far this summer.  Rainfall in December was below average at the...

Information session for Coliban licence amendment

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) will hold a public information virtual meeting to provide the Kyneton community with an understanding of EPA’s assessment process for the...

Greenhouse gas emissions - have your say

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has released draft guidance for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for public consultation.  When finalised, the document will be a ‘How...

Mildura/Bright trial adds to EPA AirWatch network

The Mildura and Bright communities now have local air quality conditions available online 24 hours a day thanks to a collaboration between VICSES and EPA.  Under the agreement, VICSES volunteer...

Court acts on Axcent Apartments

A Richmond company has learned a $500,000 lesson on the importance of managing contamination, following a Melbourne Magistrates Court decision on Monday 20 December 2021.  The court found...

Stony Creek Rehabilitation Plan

Annual Report Card 2020-21 EPA continues to work with Melbourne Water, Maribyrnong City Council, the City of Brimbank and the local community to rehabilitate and protect Stony Creek following the...

EPA issues prohibition notice on Somerton manufacturer

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) officers have taken immediate steps to reduce a potential fire risk at a Somerton plastic waste resource recycling facility after attending to inspect...

It's time for business to tidy up before the holidays

EPA says it’s time for businesses to do some planning and checks before the holiday period. EPA Gippsland Regional Manager Zac Dornom says a little planning now can save you from a big headache...

Drums dumped in the Dandenongs

A Mernda man has been fined $25,000 for dumping chemical drums in the Dandenong Ranges National Park, after offering to dispose of them for a few hundred dollars on an online marketplace. EPA...

Lemon Springs December 2021 Update

 As the year comes to a close, a reflection of the works completed at the illegal waste site in Lemon Springs reveals the ongoing achievements of the cleanup project so far. Despite the year...