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13/09/2024

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is proposing to establish a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in parts of Royal Park. Read more about Groundwater prohibition area proposed at Royal Park.

02/09/2024

Draft legislation that will overhaul the governance of South Australia’s container deposit scheme has been released for consultation. Read more about New framework to modernise container deposit scheme.

18/08/2024

Ian Yorke is Principal Advisory Officer – Noise working in the EPA’s Environmental Science Branch. Read more about Science Week 2024 Profiles - Ian Yorke.

16/08/2024

Aiden Riley is Senior Environmental Adviser – Waste Regulation working in the EPA’s Circular Economy and Waste Branch. Read more about Science Week 2024 Profiles - Aiden Riley.

14/08/2024

Anna Bedford is Radiation Lead working in the EPA’s Mining and Radiation Branch.  Read more about Science Week 2024 Profiles - Anna Bedford.

12/08/2024

David Palmer is a Senior Environment Protection Officer - Water Quality, working in the EPA’s Environmental Science Branch. Read more about Science Week 2024 Profiles - David Palmer.

18/07/2024

LGA South Australia and the Environment Protection Authority SA have renewed their commitment to work together to protect the environment and enhance the quality of life for local communities. Read more about Strengthening environmental partnerships with local government.

12/07/2024

A story on ABC’s SA Country Hour on Thursday 4 July 2024 mentioned that the EPA was: “looking to change the legislation and they're more focused now on effluent management.” Read more about Media statement on Code of practice review.

28/06/2024

Batteries being placed in kerbside bins present a genuine fire risk. It is paramount that they are recycled or disposed of correctly. Read more about Don’t bin your batteries.