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Court rules Murray-Darling groundwater plan is invalid

Court rules Murray-Darling groundwater plan is invalid

A plan to manage groundwater in the Murray-Darling Basin is invalid, a federal court has ruled following a challenge by Traditional Owners.

Bondi Rescue Viking Edition: Aussies on Danish patrol

Bondi Rescue Viking Edition: Aussies on Danish patrol

Bondi Rescue Viking Edition: Aussies on Danish patrol

Bondi Rescue Viking Edition: Aussies on Danish patrol

A group of young Australian lifeguards are spending the European summer on patrol at Danish beaches as part of a unique surf club exchange.

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

People in Gaza are struggling to secure enough water for drinking and sanitation as a heatwave takes hold.

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Apology over slow response to algal bloom crisis

Apology over slow response to algal bloom crisis

It's hoped a $28 million funding package will help resolve an unprecedented environmentally disastrous algal bloom that's killing thousands of sea creatures.

Waterway report a 'wake-up call' for federal government

Waterway report a 'wake-up call' for federal government

Poor water quality and struggling native fish populations persist in Australia's largest river system, despite a plan to save it showing signs of improvement.

'Poor management': regulator in hot water over licences

'Poor management': regulator in hot water over licences

A regulator has no idea how much water 12,000 licence holders are pumping from the aquifers in the nation's largest state.

Lake flood spectacle a magnet for wildlife, tourists

Lake flood spectacle a magnet for wildlife, tourists

Floodwaters filling the nation's biggest lake are creating a rare event that is expected to bring an explosion of life and vegetation to the usually dry area.

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Manufacturer 3M on notice for 'silent' but toxic PFAS

Manufacturer 3M on notice for 'silent' but toxic PFAS

Manufacturer 3M on notice for 'silent' but toxic PFAS

Manufacturer 3M on notice for 'silent' but toxic PFAS

Cancer-causing chemicals left at an old quarry have flowed into a national park river and could affect unique species and campers.

Tragic start to Easter as four drown and one missing

Tragic start to Easter as four drown and one missing

Tragic start to Easter as four drown and one missing

Tragic start to Easter as four drown and one missing

Four people have died and a fifth is missing after they are believed to have been swept into water in a series of coastal tragedies.

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.

Marine climate projects might do more harm than good

Marine climate projects might do more harm than good

Marine climate projects might do more harm than good

Marine climate projects might do more harm than good

Potential environmental damage from a growing number of marine climate projects should be scrutinised more carefully before approval, a study says.

Nation of waders: poor swimming puts generation at risk

Nation of waders: poor swimming puts generation at risk

Nation of waders: poor swimming puts generation at risk

Nation of waders: poor swimming puts generation at risk

Primary school students struggle to reach nationally recognised benchmarks for swimming and treading water, placing them at greater risk of drowning.

Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

Creating an electrical charge using water could be the secret to delivering safer fuels and boosting batteries following an Australian lab discovery.

Better water systems needed to survive firestorms

Better water systems needed to survive firestorms

Better water systems needed to survive firestorms

Better water systems needed to survive firestorms

Recent fires that consumed entire Los Angeles neighbourhoods showed water utilities generally are not designed to respond to large urban fires.

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Beach bliss: top 10 Australian beaches revealed

A southern beach with crisp blue pristine waters and striking orange rock formations has topped a beach expert's Best Australians Beaches list..

Forever chemicals being found 'literally everywhere'

Managing toxic forever chemicals already in the environment is becoming increasingly difficult and work needs to be done to prevent the introduction of more.

Toxic PFAS at 'trace' levels in city's water supply

Dangerous "forever chemicals" have been detected in Sydney's water supply but are at levels that pose no health risk, a government agency said.

Wave of water-related rescues sparks safety warning

A sixfold increase in water rescues in the first week of 2025 has triggered a safety plea to beachgoers as police warn of increased patrols.

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Evolving world water cycle threatens Australia, Pacific

Floods and droughts are among the deadliest threats, scientists warn in a report calling for better preparedness as climate change alters the world water cycle.

'Be careful': safety plea following holiday drownings

A spate of drownings during the festive season has left authorities urging Australians to prioritise safety around the water during the summer holidays.

Drowning deaths claim two tourists and swimmer

Two tourists have died at a dangerous beach and a man was unable to be revived after being pulled from the water as the summer drowning toll continues to rise.

Fears summer drownings could double during Christmas

The week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day is the worst time for drownings in Australia, lifesavers warn, with an average of 15 lives lost annually.

Mission to save Murray-Darling Basin edges forward

The next step to save Australia's biggest river system has been unveiled, but conservationists warn it amounts to a drip-feed.

Safety warning after worst beach tragedy in decades

Swimmers are warned of risks at beaches and waterways this summer after a coroner handed down findings into a state's worst beach tragedy in almost 20 years.

Town to 'flourish' with fix for brown, smelly water

Rural residents who have dealt with brown, smelly drinking water for decades say government funding will help their town prosper.

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