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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The SA EPA is continuing to investigate a series of complaints to understand how site activities last week at Adbri Cement Birkenhead contributed to the elevated dust levels that were observed and reported by the community in the vicinity of the site. Read more about Media statement on Adbri.

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.

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.

Earlier this month, the EPA celebrated Earth Day  on 22 April. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging people to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future. Read more about Management of plastics a key issue on Earth Day.