Tag: EPA
Fine for industrial waste leak
A Ravenhall concrete company has been handed a heavy fine, after being found guilty of dumping industrial waste.
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) prosecuted...
Noise works ‘not there yet’
Almost one year after complaints were first raised about noise from the Bacchus Marsh Hospital’s air filtration system, residents say nothing has changed.
Star Weekly...
Goats to go in Lerderderg park
Feral goats wreaking havoc on the environment in Lerderderg State Park will be culled in a three-year conservation program by Parks Victoria.
The program, which...
EPA considers new noise laws
Changes to noise regulations may dictate how long and how late residents can use air-conditioners in summer.
The Environment Protection Authority wants residents to have...
Noise call made on Melton cars
Two drivers are facing $800 fines and another four were served with official warnings for noisy vehicles in Melton.
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) officers...
Legal firewood season opens
Rangers will patrol regional parks, forests and reserves to ensure firewood is legally collected in the forthcoming season.
The autumn firewood collection season will open...
Sewage leak on the nose
Two spills involving large volumes of raw sewage will cost Central Highlands Water nearly $16,000 in fines.
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria fined the water...
Melton’s war on litter
Melton council is cracking down on the municipality’s rubbish problem with the number of illegal dumping and litter notices issued in the past year...
Truck company fined for spill
A Melton trucking company has been fined close to $8000 for an oil spill caused by truck oil being stored in old washing machines.
The...
West ‘betrayed’ by Ravenhall tip decision
Concerned locals say the environment watchdog has “let the west down” following its decision to grant Cleanaway a works approval to expand the Ravenhall...
EPA grants works approval for Ravenhall landfill
The Environment Protection Authority has granted a works approval application for Cleanaway to extend the Ravenhall landfill.
The approval is for a smaller landfill...
Guard dog cops the rap for oil spill into Werribee river
A guard dog at a Bacchus Marsh mechanic’s workshop was to blame for a mammoth oil spill into the Werribee River that took several...
Bacchus Marsh river oil spill being investigated
Investigations are continuing in an attempt to identify the source of several oil spills into the Werribee River at Bacchus Marsh.
Environment Protection Authority officers...
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2024 Deeble nominees
Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2024 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month.
The...
