Environment Protection Authority Victoria

08/09/2026

The Illegal Waste Dumping Taskforce is a coordinated, intelligence-led statewide response.
Multiple agencies are working together, to fight illegal dumping and hold offenders to account.
When you hire a skip bin, always ask where your waste is going and demand a receipt.

Municipal Association of Victoria, WorkSafe Victoria, Master Builders Association of Victoria, Building and Plumbing Commission, Victorian Transport Association

08/09/2026

Beach Report: 1 beach is rated Good. 35 beaches are rated Fair.

Yarra Watch: Warrandyte is rated Good. Healesville is rated Fair. Kew and Launching Place are rated Poor.

What do Good, Fair, and Poor mean?
• Good predicts that recreational water quality is suitable for swimming
• Fair means that recreational water quality is good but could be affected by rainfall particularly if the beach is close to a stormwater outlet
• Poor is a warning which means you should avoid contact with the water

07/09/2026

You must be EPA-authorised to handle Reportable Priority Waste. And you must record every load and every movement in EPA Waste Tracker, every time.
Tracking hazardous waste through its lifecycle helps us to ensure it's disposed of safely.
Municipal Association of Victoria, WorkSafe Victoria, Master Builders Association of Victoria, Building and Plumbing Commission, Victorian Transport Association

06/09/2026

Beach Report: Santa Casa is rated Good, 35 beaches are rated Fair.

Yarra Watch: Warrandyte is rated Fair. Kew, Healesville, and Launching Place are rated Poor.

Details:

Current and forecast air quality, water quality forecasts and alerts, and pollution incidents across Victoria.

06/09/2026

We are forecasting the water quality around Port Phillip Bay to be fair today, with possible impact from stormwater pollution.

05/09/2026

With rain in the Port Philip Bay catchment, stormwater pollution is likely.

We recommend checking the EPA website to check water at local beaches, and avoid contact if the forecast is poor.

05/09/2026

Check the live air quality and water quality forecasts on our website:

Current and forecast air quality, water quality forecasts and alerts, and pollution incidents across Victoria.

04/09/2026

Have questions about H5 bird flu?

Join us for a community information session in Torquay.

Our wildlife and agriculture staff will share the latest information about H5 bird flu, provide local updates, explain what to do if you see sick or dead birds or wildlife, and answer your questions.

📍 Surf Coast Civic Centre (1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay)
📅 Monday, 7 September 2026
🕒 5:30 to 7:00 PM

Come along to learn more and ask questions.

More information: agriculture.vic.gov.au/birdflu

Surf Coast Shire Council
Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority

04/09/2026

Avoid contact with Jackson’s Creek in Sunbury, as a precaution.

We’re investigating a foamy substance in the creek, checking for any potential harm to the local environment and potential sources.

04/09/2026

Beach Report: 13 beaches are rated Good. 23 beaches are rated Fair.

Yarra Watch: Warrandyte is rated Good. Kew, Healesville, and Launching Place are rated Poor.