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Where are NSW’s most contaminated waterways?

An Australian-first assessment of microplastic pollution has identified the state’s most contaminated coastal waterways, with the Cooks River, Dee Why Lagoon, Muddy Creek and the upper Parramatta River topping the list. Read More

mike.wheelerMarch 16, 2026, 3:44 pmMarch 16, 2026

conveyors, Opinion, wastewater

Wastewater sets markers on tobacco trends

A study of wastewater samples has revealed illicit tobacco use has increased by 150 per cent in Australia. University of Queensland researchers used samples taken across Australia and found while general use use has declined, vaping and illicit rates have increased. Read More

mike.wheelerFebruary 10, 2026, 8:05 amFebruary 10, 2026

Council, Latest News, NSW EPA, wastewater, wastewater treatment

$60K penalty to Forestry Corp NSW for Mogo State Forest water pollution

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has handed down two penalty notices totalling $60,000 against Forestry Corp NSW following ongoing concerns regarding water pollution within Mogo State Forest area. Read More

mike.wheelerJanuary 27, 2026, 9:06 amJanuary 27, 2026

News, Online Subscription, wastewater

Veolia expands mobile water treatment service

Veolia is expanding its mobile water services fleet in Oceania. As part of the company’s GreenUp strategic programme the expanded fleet will help reduce environmental impact through deployable, high-performance
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mike.wheelerSeptember 29, 2025, 2:08 pmSeptember 29, 2025

News, wastewater

Grey water recycling trial underway in Victoria

The Victorian government is trialling Victoria’s first advanced grey water recycling system in Geelong to help make the most of every drop of water. Read More

mike.wheelerSeptember 16, 2025, 9:01 amSeptember 16, 2025

Flood Waste, Online Subscription, Opinion, State, wastewater, Western Australia

Albany wastewater upgrade strengthens aquaculture protection

A $17.2 million upgrade to Albany’s wastewater network has been completed, ensuring the region continues to receive reliable wastewater services. The project, partly funded by an
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mike.wheelerAugust 14, 2025, 8:13 amAugust 14, 2025

Biochar, Circular Economy, Online Subscription, Opinion, wastewater

Converting treated sewage into biochar using PYROCO

A new technology developed at RMIT University could enable more sustainable and cheaper production of bio-oils to replace petroleum-based products in electronic, construction and automotive applications.
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mike.wheelerApril 10, 2025, 10:14 amApril 10, 2025

News, NSW, Online Subscription, Treatment, wastewater

Coal company fined $500k over sediment discharge

Metropolitan Collieries Pty Ltd is set to pay more than half a million dollars after being prosecuted by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) over two incidents in September and October 2022,
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mike.wheelerMarch 25, 2025, 9:31 amMarch 25, 2025

Hazardous waste, News, Online Subscription, Victoria, wastewater

$17 million upgrade for Evoro waste management facility

A revamp of the Evoro Laverton North liquid and hazardous waste management facility will transform the operation at a cost of $17 million. Upgrade works are underway at the Melbourne site and scheduled
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mike.wheelerJanuary 29, 2025, 1:43 pmJanuary 29, 2025

Councils, Features, Online Subscription, wastewater

Central Coast Council fined $418k over wastewater spill

Central Coast Council has been ordered to pay a total of $418,562 by the Land and Environment Court for failing to maintain a sewage pipeline which caused a significant water pollution event in Narara
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mike.wheelerJanuary 14, 2025, 9:52 amJanuary 14, 2025