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epa.vic.gov.au/about-epa/news-media-and-updates/news-and-updates
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24 Sep 2014
Investigation into mine operators under way
EPA will begin collecting formal witness statements this week as part of its ongoing investigation into the Hazelwood mine fire.
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23 Sep 2014
Forecast could lead to poor Brooklyn air quality
EPA has alerted local industry that today's weather conditions could lead to increased dust in Brooklyn.
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17 Sep 2014
Call for comment on regulating storage of waste tyres
Draft regulations providing guidance for the safe and efficient storage of used waste tyres have been released for public consultation.
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17 Sep 2014
EPA publishes its annual report
EPA has today published its annual report for 2013/14, highlighting its ongoing commitment to working with stakeholders, partners and the community to protect Victoria’s environment.
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15 Sep 2014
Reports of smoke plume in Bulla
EPA has received reports of a significant smoke plume (up to 200m) coming from excavation activities at the B.T.Q. landfill (500 Sunbury Road, Bulla).
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11 Sep 2014
Alert for creeks following heavy rainfall removed
Please be advised that an alert relating to sewage being discharged into Dandenong, Merri, Moonee Ponds, Mullum Mullum, Scotchmans and Westbreen Creeks has now been removed.
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10 Sep 2014
Heavy rainfall prompts creeks alert
Due to recent high rainfall on Tuesday 9 September and infiltration of stormwater into the sewerage system, diluted sewage may have been discharged to a number of creeks via Emergency Relief Structures.
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10 Sep 2014
New notices issued following non-compliance
EPA will issue two new Pollution Abatement Notices (PANs) to B.T.Q Pty Ltd, the operator of the landfill at 500 Sunbury Road Bulla, after they failed to implement measures to extinguish a fire and appropriately assess the site’s leachate management infrastructure.
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10 Sep 2014
New notices issued following non-compliance
EPA will issue two new Pollution Abatement Notices (PANs) to B.T.Q Pty Ltd, the operator of the landfill at 500 Sunbury Road Bulla, after they failed to implement measures to extinguish a fire and appropriately assess the site’s leachate management infrastructure.
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9 Sep 2014
Alert for Link Drive in Campbellfield
EPA is investigating pollution reports near Link Drive, Campbellfield.
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