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25.01.2022 Applications are open for EPA's Industry Partnership Program, a support program for those that represent businesses to help them learn more about the new environment protection laws. It provides e-learning modules and funding for eligible industry associations, professional organisations and those that offer environmental training to businesses, to support them in providing training ahead of the new environmental laws. Apply today http://ow.ly/eHMb50EbPeX

25.01.2022 EPA is continuing to investigate and respond to odour from the Hallam Road landfill in Hampton Park. Pollution reports from community are essential to help us respond to this issue. Report pollution to 1300 EPA VIC. See http://epa.vic.gov.au/hallamroad for the latest update.

25.01.2022 EPA has fined a Preston concrete pumping company for failing to prevent their industrial wash water entering stormwater drains that flow into Darebin Creek. Read more: http://ow.ly/omN050Cibj6

23.01.2022 The Small Business Program pilot offers free expert advice to eligible dry-cleaning businesses across Victoria This advice may help your business comply with the new laws. The pilot program is limited to a total of 100 businesses, sign up today: http://ow.ly/iKLD50Crzsz

22.01.2022 EPA is continuing to investigate and respond to an increase in odour from the Hallam Road landfill in Hampton Park. Pollution reports from community are essential to help us respond to this issue. Report pollution 24/7 to 1300 EPA VIC. See epa.vic.gov.au/hallamroad for the latest update

22.01.2022 EPA has issued a new regulatory notice to ensure minimum odour from underground hotspots among the waste in the Kealba landfill during the holiday period. Read more: http://ow.ly/gF6g50CxIgO

22.01.2022 The biggest change to Victoria’s environment protection laws in 50 years is coming soon. EPA has developed guidance to help small businesses comply with the new laws. Use this self-assessment tool to help learn what you can do to manage the risks of your business causing harm to people and the environment. http://ow.ly/O0Sf50Ee4m5... #ProtectourEnvironment #NewLaws #NewResponsibilities

21.01.2022 EPA has fined a Bairnsdale company more than $8,000 over contaminated soil and industrial waste. http://ow.ly/iqdG50CvgKP

20.01.2022 EPA is the proud sponsor of this year’s Environmental Protection category of the Premier's Sustainability Awards. Congratulations to finalists Port Phillip EcoCentre and Yarra Riverkeeper Association for their innovative research project. Find out more: http://ow.ly/bWb950CxJjY

20.01.2022 Last week, EPA Officers attended a residential property in Clyde in response to a tyre fire. The Country Fire Authority and EPA determined there was no further risk. There will be an investigation into the stockpile and other circumstances before EPA recommends further action.

19.01.2022 After a heavy rainfall event, you may notice a darker water colour in local waterways. Heavy rains wash large amounts of organic matter, such as leaves and wood into waterways. This is known as blackwater. Blackwater events are a natural process and cause short-term harm such as fish deaths. Find out more epa.vic.gov.au

18.01.2022 EPA’s Beach Report forecasting service is back for its 30th summer. EPA's Chief Environmental Scientist Dr Andrea Hinwood said Beach Report would help keep Victorians informed about water quality in Port Phillip Bay from Tuesday, 1 December until Labour Day March 2021. Read more: http://ow.ly/30GV50Cw1bl

18.01.2022 With new laws, come new responsibilities. As a small business you need to manage the risks your activities may pose to human health and the environment from pollution or waste. Understand the changes here: http://ow.ly/hGrg50Eifje #NewLaws #NewResponsibilities #UnderstandyourRisk

18.01.2022 EPA has released drone video of the Diggers Rest property used by Alex Anasis as an illegal dumpsite. This week, Anasis was fined $82,610 without conviction over the dumping of significant volumes of waste. EPA has successfully prosecuted the Campbellfield man over the dumping of skip bin loads of waste on the rural property. The waste included waste tyres, concrete, bricks, soil, metal, timber, plastic, plaster sheet, mattresses, household rubbish and green waste, in piles measuring up to an estimated 90 cubic metres. Read more: http://ow.ly/ZFwe50CpIQj

15.01.2022 Today is World Fisheries Day, underlining the importance of fisheries to human lives and the water and life it sustains. It’s an annual reminder to look after our oceans, waterways and creeks. If you see pollution or litter, call 1300 EPA VIC.

13.01.2022 EPA is investigating a printer ink spill in Merlynston Creek near Maffra Street, Coolaroo. Avoid contact with the water until further notice. If you see pollution call 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842)

12.01.2022 EPA has tracked down the source of a strong odour affecting Brooklyn and Altona residents, to an industrial site at Brooklyn, and has directed the company to fix the problem urgently. Read more: http://ow.ly/aWl150Cjom1

09.01.2022 Melbourne’s famous live music industry is returning this weekend. To help community and music industry make best use of the outdoors this summer, EPA in collaboration with Music Victoria has created new guidance for outdoor music events. The guidance includes music industry advice on strategies to manage noise. Learn more: http://ow.ly/sLuF50Cw3ug

08.01.2022 Following a number of recent pollution reports about Stony Creek, a team of EPA officers alongside our Maribyrnong OPLE have conducted an inspection blitz at Sara Grove, Tottenham. Two notices will be issued and a further four businesses have been given advice on how to improve their processes to achieve best practice. Report pollution 24/7 on 1300 EPA VIC.

07.01.2022 Congratulations to the finalists in the Environmental Protection category of the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2020. EPA is the proud sponsor of this category, it celebrates leadership & excellence with protection & prevention of harm to the environment. http://ow.ly/Kewg50Cv7vW

06.01.2022 Firewater runoff from a Tullamarine fire has impacted Steele Creek near Fosters Rd, Keilor Park. EPA officers are on scene supporting FRV and advise the community to avoid contact with creek water which may also have a strong odour. For more information http://ow.ly/yeOs50Chmmf

06.01.2022 Reminder: there is still time to register for tomorrow's Environmental Science Series at 2pm. Dr Erin Roger, Chair of the Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) will discuss citizen science and how all Victorians can help protect the environment from the effects of pollution and waste. Register for free now: http://ow.ly/o3DQ50BYeHC

01.01.2022 The Small Business Program pilot offers free expert advice to eligible automotive, maintenance & repair businesses across Victoria. This advice may help your business comply with the new laws. The pilot program is limited to 100 businesses, sign up today: http://ow.ly/JtVE50Crzqh