Southern Meats issued with hefty fine after 'decaying waste' impacts residents

Southern Meats issued with hefty fine after 'decaying waste' impacts residents

Southern Meats faces a $30,000 fine over strong odours from their Goulburn abattoir, prompting community action and EPA directives.

Major processor issued fine following community complaints about odour

Southern Meats fined $30k after Goulburn odour complaints. Residents hit by decaying waste smell, EPA demands improvements.

Meat works ordered to stop the stink

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined Southern Meats Pty Ltd $30,000 following community complaints about strong, unpleasant odours – described by residents as decaying waste  – drifting across parts of Goulburn in April 2025. The odours are believed to have been caused by a failure in part of […]