Andrew Lloyd Hughes and earthmoving business ANT CIVIL Pty Ltd have been ordered to pay $335,043 in penalties and costs after pleading guilty to three land pollution offences involving asbestos-contaminated
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Free household asbestos disposal trial launched
A new NSW Asbestos Plan of Action will introduce a two-year trial allowing households to have asbestos waste collected and disposed of free of charge. Backed by a $16 million investment, the initiative
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Rozelle asbestos issue outcome announced
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has entered into a legally binding Enforceable Undertaking with the John Holland and CPB Contractors joint venture, which has agreed to pay
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Asbestos dumper fined $30k
A Dapto man has been fined $30,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for allegedly dumping asbestos in bushland off Mt Keira Rd, near Wollongong, and failing to follow legal directions to clean it up.
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EPA NSW rolls out asbestos campaign for summer
A statewide campaign is rolling out across New South Wales over summer to the end of April 2026 to sound the alarm on the serious and ongoing dangers of asbestos in homes and buildings.
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Product recall over asbestos concerns
A range of decorative coloured sands commonly used in art, craft and sensory play are the subject of a product recall across Australia following the detection of tremolite asbestos in several samples.
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Council wants feedback on asbestos policy
Georges River Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Asbestos Management Policy, which is currently on public exhibition until 3 November 2025. The draft policy has been developed to guide the safe management of asbestos across the Local Government Area and ensure compliance with NSW regulatory requirements.
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NSW EPA: ditch dangerous waste
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched a year-long awareness campaign to encourage households to dispose of dangerous waste safely, protecting the environment, waste workers and local
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Is asbestos just too hard to manage?
Despite decades of regulation, asbestos remains one of the most dangerous and mismanaged waste streams in Australia. Across the country, community recycling centres are equipped to handle a wide array of problem wastes—yet asbestos is still treated as “too hard.” This attitude, combined with logistical challenges, is fuelling a growing crisis in contamination, illegal dumping, and public health risk.
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Pacific nation states need our help
The traditional image of Pacific Nation States is white sandy beaches and coconut palms. True, but only part of the story.
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