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Ten years since SA banned commercial solariums
This year marks a decade since commercial solariums were banned in SA, alongside most Australian states and territories. Read more about Ten years since SA banned commercial solariums.
Penalty for illegal landfill at Burton
A man has been convicted and fined for operating an illegal landfill contrary to the Environment Protection Act 1993. Read more about Penalty for illegal landfill at Burton.
EPA presents at Dairy SA workshop
Earlier this year the EPA participated in a series of Dairy SA organised workshops held in Hahndorf and the Lower South East to assist farmers in understanding the value of managing dairy farm effluent on their properties. Read more about EPA presents at Dairy SA workshop.
QLD trip to upskill in nuclear medicine
EPA staff members attended training at the Australasian Association of Nuclear Medicine Specialists (AANMS) in Brisbane on 24-25 August 2024. Read more about QLD trip to upskill in nuclear medicine.
Adbri dust update
In May 2024, the EPA received a series of community complaints regarding dust from Adbri’s Birkenhead Cement Plant site. Read more about Adbri dust update.
EPA presents on CDS and circular economy at national Waste Conference
In May 2024, the EPA’s Acting Director of Science and Systems Steven Sergi and the EPA’s Principal Adviser of Regulatory Strategy & Intelligence Michelle Jones attended the annual national Waste Conference in Coffs Harbour. Read more about EPA presents on CDS and circular economy at national Waste Conference.
National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data online
The latest National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data for 2022-2023 is now available online, with 493 South Australian facilities providing reports for the 2022–23 reporting year. Read more about National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data online.
New EPA guideline on ‘establishing baseline groundwater quality’ released
To assist in understanding groundwater monitoring requirements for licensed activities, the EPA is developing a series of documents titled Guidelines for groundwater quality monitoring of regulated activities. Read more about New EPA guideline on ‘establishing baseline groundwater quality’ released.
Environmental sustainability remains key for dairy industry
The South Australian dairy industry has undergone significant change in the past two decades with deregulation and a transition from smaller pasture-based family businesses to larger, enclosed or partially enclosed, intensively operated business with increased herd sizes. Read more about Environmental sustainability remains key for dairy industry.
Penalty for serious environmental harm in Murraylands
A man has been convicted and fined $60,000 for intentionally causing serious environmental harm in the Murraylands. Read more about Penalty for serious environmental harm in Murraylands.
Councils see the light as new regulations commence for nuisance light, noise pollution
Councils now have powers to deal with nuisances in their communities caused by light or nuisance noise from refrigerated vehicles under new regulations under the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 that commenced on 1 April. Read more about Councils see the light as new regulations commence for nuisance light, noise pollution.
Celebrating EPA women in science
On 11 February, the EPA marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science by acknowledging some of the EPA's women in science. Read more about Celebrating EPA women in science.