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As it happened: Brisbane on Monday, May 19
A man has been arrested on suspicion of looking at children in a campground bathroom in Landsborough, north of Brisbane, and ...
As it happened: Brisbane on Tuesday, May 19
A man has been arrested on suspicion of looking at children in a campground bathroom in Landsborough, north of Brisbane, and ...
Australia’s Skies Glow Orange as Powerful Winds Pull Dust From Parched Land
Australia is no stranger to dust storms, though the Bureau of Meteorology said they are more common in spring because of the ...
The Daily Telegraph12d
Sydney water usage plunges thanks to drought-era habits
Energy and Utilities Minister Don Harwin said the plan would ensure an ongoing supply of drinking water even if Sydney experienced an extreme drought worse than that of the early-2000s.
The Daily Telegraph9d
Sydney Water’s new overflow plan will release untreated sewage into our river jewels
“Sydney Water should come up with a better solution. The present drains and pumps are already not coping with sewage from existing properties.” A map of the affected areas. Jeff ...
Sydney Morning Herald22d
Memo to Sydney Water: It’s time to be upfront with the public about PFAS and our drinking water
What is alarming about the latest developments, though, is the continuing shameful attempts by Sydney’s water authorities to keep the problem away from the public gaze. As the Herald’s ...
Couriermail23d
Traces of asbestos found in Linear Park, Mascot spark contamination fears
Linear Park runs between two sizeable apartment complexes on either side and is owned by Sydney Water. A Sydney Water spokesperson told NewsWire the signage was implemented to algin with the ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation28d
Miner's $2.9m payout for taking water without permit will fund swamp rehab
A record payout from a mining company that drained millions of litres of Sydney surface water without a permit will fund the rehabilitation of a heritage-listed swamp. It's part of a $2.9 million ...
NSW flooded coastal regions face another day of rain as deluge shifts to Sydney, South Coast
The heaviest falls on Friday will be concentrated around Sydney in the morning, before shifting to the South Coast, and could ...
Nine News Australia6d
NSW flooding LIVE updates: Family of woman who died in floodwaters disputes police claims; Clean-up begins in Taree as rain shifts south; Fourth fatality confirmed
Good afternoon and welcome to our live rolling coverage of the flood crisis in ... has claimed four lives as the rain tracks south to Sydney. The SES carried out 177 flood rescues across ...
Detroit Free Press22d
Great Lakes boost Michigan to top of US list for water coverage. How the states stack up
Michigan has the highest percentage of water area among U.S. states, at 41.5%. Alaska has the largest total water area, while Michigan leads in Great Lakes water area. Michigan's large percentage ...
NSW floods LIVE updates: Flood victim remembered as a hero; Two dead, two missing in floodwaters; Up to 300mm of rain expected in next 24 hours
Up to 300mm more rain is anticipated in localised areas over the next 24 hours. There are currently more than 120 flood warnings in place across New South Wales. The Macleay River has breached the ...