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Barrow Island inhabitants include small kangaroos, big perentie lizards, turtles and many native fauna species eradicated from the mainland.

State must crack down on Chevron’s toxic soil use in WA, say advocates

The US oil and gas giant is “privileged” to operate its export plant in a biodiversity haven off the WA coast. But the pollution of the site has become a concern.

  • Emma Young

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Each Australian consumes around 2 kilos of salmon per year.

Planning tonight’s dinner? Don’t eat Atlantic salmon before reading this

Some people are under the illusion that farmed salmon is a sustainable industry. But if you’re feeling hungry, read this first.

  • Peter Singer
Water woes for Greater Western Water customers.

‘Complete shambles’: Data breaches and incorrect bills in Greater Western Water bungle

The company’s long-running billing bungles have led to potential data breaches and delayed property settlements.

  • Madeleine Heffernan
Cyclone GIF. Windy.com.

Supermarkets in Cyclone Alfred’s path to restock shelves 24/7

With the destructive cyclone now on track to make landfall, the deputy premier speaks directly to SEQ supermarkets to keep supplies in stores.

  • Cameron Atfield
Alcoa’s bauxite mining operations near Serpentine Dam have raised concerns within WA’s water utility.

Water Corp suggested new $1 billion desalination plant over mining fears, documents reveal

The utility claimed other agencies tasked with approving Alcoa’s mining activities had been instructed to put social and economic factors above water source protection.

  • Hamish Hastie
Sally Gibson (centre in blue) and the Elwood Canal Action Team want more action to tackle pollutants running off into Port Phillip.

The cleanest and dirtiest beaches in Melbourne

The water quality of urban beaches improved this summer, but some locals worry there’s still too much pollution. See how the beaches near you rate.

  • Lachlan Abbott
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to build seven nuclear power stations across the country, which according to government data would use more water than the existing coal plants.

Revealed: The water supply risks posed by Dutton’s nuclear plan

The Albanese government has released modelling to attack Peter Dutton’s energy plan, warning farmers will have to give up water to nuclear reactors.

  • Mike Foley
Swimming and other recreational activities are prohibited at Mundaring Weir.

Take the plunge? Push to open WA drinking water catchment for recreation

Kayaks and swimmers in public drinking water supply? Other states do it, so why don’t we?

  • Claire Ottaviano
Concertgoers waiting to be let in the doors at RAC Arena for Bryan Adam’s Perth concert.

Fatberg forces ‘bitterly disappointing’ cancellation of Bryan Adams’ Perth show

No reschedule is possible for the cancellation of a major concert at RAC Arena on Sunday night caused by a large sewer blockage comprising fat, grease and rags.

  • Sarah Brookes
Forever chemicals have been found in Australians’ tap water, but the risks remain unclear.

Central Coast residents told to boil water after testing detected bacteria

An alert issued by Central Coast Council said samples from the drinking water supply contained E. coli bacteria.

  • Kate Aubusson

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