State Government of Victoria

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• 14 Feb 2019 EPA Victoria approves coal to hydrogen trial in Latrobe Valley EPA has approved an application from J-Power Latrobe Valley Pty Ltd (J-Power) for a Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) that will investigate the potential for converting coal to hydrogen. Read more about EPA Victoria approves coal to hydrogen trial in Latrobe Valley
• 14 Feb 2019 EPA issues SKM notices for Coolaroo and Laverton sites to stop receiving waste Alleged failure by recycler SKM Services Pty Ltd to meet the requirements of the Victorian Waste Management Policy has seen EPA issue the company notices that require it to stop accepting recyclable waste materials at its Maffra Street, Coolaroo and Gilbertson Road, Laverton North sites. Read more about EPA issues SKM notices for Coolaroo and Laverton sites to stop receiving waste
• 14 Feb 2019 Yumbah works approval update Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has received 40 new submissions following its decision in January to re-open the public submission process for a proposed onshore abalone farm near Portland. Read more about Yumbah works approval update
• 14 Feb 2019 Terror St concreter fined for slurry leak EPA has fined a concrete supplier and ordered a clean-up, after a concrete slurry leak at a facility in Terror St, Keilor Park. Read more about Terror St concreter fined for slurry leak
• 7 Feb 2019 Build Aware program heads to Bairnsdale Joint teams from government agencies will be inspecting building sites across the Bairnsdale area from 11 to 15 February, under the Build Aware campaign. Read more about Build Aware program heads to Bairnsdale
• 6 Feb 2019 Fire risk of Geelong recycling stockpiles is a warning, says EPA EPA says a $8,060 fine issued over non-compliant stockpiling of recyclable waste north-west of Geelong should serve as warning for waste management companies across the state.
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• 6 Feb 2019 Removal of dangerous chemicals from Epping sites A WorkSafe-led taskforce including Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) and fire services has begun the complex task of removing chemicals stockpiled at eight sites in Epping and Campbellfield. Read more about Removal of dangerous chemicals from Epping sites
• 4 Feb 2019 Latrobe Valley air quality affected by bushfire smoke Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) advises that air quality in and around Latrobe Valley today (4 Feb 2019), may be unhealthy for sensitive groups due to elevated levels of PM2.5 particles. Read more about Latrobe Valley air quality affected by bushfire smoke
• 31 Jan 2019 EPA fines company over compost fire at Epping Recycling company Suez Recycling & Recovery Pty Ltd has been fined more than $8,000 after a compost fire at its Epping premises that burned for six hours. Read more about EPA fines company over compost fire at Epping
• 24 Jan 2019 Hot weather health advice Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is reminding Victorians to put their health first during this week’s hot weather. Read more about Hot weather health advice