State Government of Victoria

This page has moved to EPA’s new website. You can find the up-to-date information using the link below:

epa.vic.gov.au/about-epa/news-media-and-updates/news-and-updates

• 29 Jul 2012 Welcome to the new website of EPA Victoria It’s with great excitement that we unveil our new website to you. Aside from an updated look, the new website features better structured information making it easier for you to understand our wide range of information and enforcement activities. Read more about Welcome to the new website of EPA Victoria
• 26 Jul 2012 Odour in Killara and Baranduda - Wodonga odour issues update EPA has been continuing work to address odour issues in Killara and the surrounding area. Read more about Odour in Killara and Baranduda - Wodonga odour issues update
• 9 Jul 2012 Contaminated environments discussion paper released EPA Victoria has released a Contaminated environments discussion paper, articulating the views of various stakeholders from industry, government, education and more. The paper will inform EPA’s approach to managing contaminated environments over the next 4 years. Read more about Contaminated environments discussion paper released
• 9 Jul 2012 EPA's Annual compliance plan 2012-13 EPA’s Annual compliance plan 2012-2013 clearly states where, what and how EPA will direct its compliance and inspection resources to protect the environment. Read more about EPA's Annual compliance plan 2012-13
• 21 Jun 2012 Licensed Operator Risk Assessment - LORA EPA’s regulatory model is based on risk. The Licensed Operator Risk Assessment (LORA) model provides a consistent way to prioritise our compliance and enforcement effort on licensed sites in order to make the biggest difference to Victoria’s environment. Read more about Licensed Operator Risk Assessment - LORA
• 18 Jun 2012 Review of approvals system As part of our Five Year Plan goal to transform the way we exercise our regulatory powers, EPA is reviewing how we assess applications and grant approvals for works approvals and licenses. Read more about Review of approvals system
• 31 May 2012 Beach Report highlights 2011-12 The 2011-12 Beach Report summary report has been released. Read more about Beach Report highlights 2011-12
• 16 May 2012 Francis Street air quality and monitoring EPA is conducting an air quality and noise monitoring program along Francis Street, Yarraville to measure the local air and noise quality along the residential area of Francis Street. Read more about Francis Street air quality and monitoring
• 11 Apr 2012 Hallam Road landfill update The landfill's operator, SITA Australia Pty Ltd, has informed EPA that ‘cell 8’ - the major source of odour - will be closed by June. Read more about Hallam Road landfill update
• 24 Feb 2012 Incident at the Port of Portland EPA continues to support the clean up of a chemical spill at the Port of Portland, with the control of the incident transitioning from response to recovery. Read more about Incident at the Port of Portland