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Updated 3 PM Fri, Jul 20 2018

Forecast (next 24 hours): GOOD to VERY GOOD air quality is expected in Melbourne and Latrobe Valley.

Summary (last 24 hours): GOOD to VERY GOOD air quality in Melbourne , Geelong and the Latrobe Valley.

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19 Jul 2018 Burning recyclables cost company almost $8000 A pile of burning industrial waste blamed on a discarded cigarette has cost a Moolap company a fine of $7,929.
18 Jul 2018 EPA fines 7-Eleven site in Hampton Park for hydrocarbon offence Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has fined 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd almost $8000 for causing contamination of soil with hydrocarbons that then leaked into the stormwater system at a Hampton Park site.
18 Jul 2018 EPA approves release of additional water from Hazelwood Pondage EPA has granted Hazelwood Power Partners approval to discharge additional water from Hazelwood Pondage, to lower the water level and reduce pressure on the dam wall and reduce the risk of an uncontrolled discharge.
17 Jul 2018 Another fine for Maffra dairy company Maffra dairy farmers M&K Gault have again been fined by Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) for failing to manage their effluent processes allowing a discharge into a creek endangering the environment.

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