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epa.vic.gov.au/about-epa/news-media-and-updates/news-and-updates
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27 Nov 2017
EPA asks hikers and campers to report illegal rubbish dumps
Spring is the illegal dumping season, and EPA is appealing to hikers, campers and anyone going bush for fishing or a barbecue to report any illegal dumping sites they find.
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27 Nov 2017
EPA fines Pipecon over Brown Hill sediment
EPA has fined property developer Pipecon P/L for allowing muddy, sediment laden storm water from their residential development at Hillview Road, Brown Hill, to enter the Yarrawee River.
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27 Nov 2017
The EPA Interaction Portal is experiencing technical issues
The EPA Interaction Portal is experiencing technical issues preventing the completion of Waste Transport Certificates. Technicians are working to restore the service.
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24 Nov 2017
EPA fines Hazelwood North company for pollution
EPA has fined a Hazelwood North company almost $8000 for allowing coal-laden water to discharge from its premises into the stormwater system during September.
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20 Nov 2017
EPA testing Dandenong Creek water samples
Samples of water from Dandenong Creek are undergoing scientific testing, as part of an EPA investigation into foam and large numbers of dead fish and eels found in the creek.
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17 Nov 2017
Coolaroo company washes chemicals into stormwater drains - fined nearly $8,000
Coolaroo company washes chemicals into stormwater drains - fined nearly $8,000
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16 Nov 2017
Ballan excavator hire company fined for illegal burn
Ballan excavator hire company fined for illegal burn
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15 Nov 2017
Rockleigh landfill extension proposal approved with conditions
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has approved a works approval application from Grosvenor Lodge Pty Ltd to expand its Rockleigh landfill operation located at 435 Balnarring Road, about eight kilometres south-east of Mornington.
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13 Nov 2017
EPA statement - committal hearing on charges laid following the Hazelwood mine fire
The Morwell Magistrate’s Court has committed a number of companies to trial on charges laid by EPA following the Hazelwood mine fire
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9 Nov 2017
Building regulators checking inner Melbourne worksites
Building sites will be the focus when regulators inspect construction projects in Cities of Melbourne, Port Phillip and Stonnington next week to examine safety and building compliance.
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