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Truck trade-in scheme fails to spend a cent, receives just two failed applications
A $15 million truck trade-in scheme that promised to reduce pollution in Melbourne’s inner-west has not paid a single grant 18 months after it first opened.
- Kieran Rooney
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Source of ‘disgusting’ grime balls that closed Sydney beaches revealed
The state’s environmental watchdog has blamed Sydney Water’s ageing sewerage network as the likely source of thousands of the greasy black spheres.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Want to avoid farmed Atlantic salmon? Get hooked on these alternatives instead
Experts advise avoiding the Tasmanian-farmed fish variety following recent catastrophic events. Here are some alternative – and more sustainable – catches to try instead.
- Ardyn Bernoth
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From Coffs Harbour to Noosa, some of our most famous beaches have been lost
Authorities will bring sand to tourist hotspots, but the affected stretches will take months to recover. Environmental experts are more worried about damage to dunes.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Australia-first study finds ‘forever chemicals’ in human brain tissue
The study is the first to “definitively demonstrate” the chemicals’ presence in the brain, raising questions about how they got there and the potential health risks.
- Fleur Connick
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
Where’s George? The missing builder, the dumped waste and the $200,000 fine
George Khouzame came to the spotlight when a home he built suddenly collapsed. But that was only the start of it.
- Jessica McSweeney and Anthony Segaert
Where are Sydney’s sickest suburbs? Follow the money, heat and air pollution
One part of Sydney has several suburbs with near-perfect scores. Less than an hour away, it was a different story.
- Kate Aubusson
Spin doctor feared on-air ‘ambush’ over cancer chemicals in drinking water
New emails reveal friction behind the scenes after the water minister and government agencies declined an interview about contaminated tap water supplies.
- Carrie Fellner
Sabrina and Alana love their harbour pool. They just want cleaner water
Beachwatch said pollution was unlikely on the public holiday afternoon when the friends had their swim. Yet, Herald testing earlier this month revealed dangerous levels of bacteria on an equally busy hot day.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Kayla Olaya
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