Water
33,000 dragons and some octopuses: What happened when 5 million pieces of Lego went overboard
Nearly 30 years ago millions of Lego pieces plunged into the sea in what became known as the Great Lego Spill. They are still bobbing up today.
- by Aimee Ortiz
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‘We went berko’: How water is imperilling Sydney’s vaunted aerotropolis
For 15 years, developers didn’t have to pay a cent toward new water infrastructure in Sydney. When that changed, it set off a firestorm that is yet to be resolved.
- by Michael Koziol
The massive Melbourne waterside park that’s off limits to residents
A dam-wall upgrade for one of the city’s key water sources has left residents locked out of a beloved park for a decade – even though the work was completed years ago.
- by Adam Carey
Blue Mountains dam shut after discovery of cancer-linked forever chemicals
Forever chemicals had been found at high levels in the dam which feeds into the drinking water supply to around 41,000 residents. Now authorities have stepped in.
- by Carrie Fellner
Do you need a water filter for tap water at home?
There are many ways to filter tap water. Here are the most effective if you are concerned about PFAS concentrations.
- by Sarah Berry
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Cancer
‘Forever chemicals’ across Sydney’s drinking water catchment
PFAS have been detected in the catchment area at levels within Australia’s drinking water guidelines but above US safety thresholds. They’re even in wildlife such as platypuses.
- by Ben Cubby and Carrie Fellner
‘Don’t put your head under’: How swimmable is the Yarra compared to the Seine?
Testing shows bacteria levels in the Yarra River can vary dramatically. But some daring Melbourne swimmers still risk it.
- by Cara Waters
Thirsty data centres threaten to delay thousands of new homes
A lack of water supply threatens to delay the construction of thousands of new homes in Macquarie Park.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Government
Government might need to move a highway to fix Wivenhoe Dam
Complex plans to upgrade south-east Queensland’s key water supply and flood mitigation dam by 2035 are years in the works. A hidden report sheds new light on why.
- by Matt Dennien
We’ve trashed the Yarra for 190 years. Can we really save it in 45?
Cars and golfers give way to bots and billabongs in the NGV’s 2070 vision for our much-maligned river.
- by Ray Edgar
‘Under serious threat’ but no downgrade for Queensland tourist hotspot
The Great Barrier Reef will remain on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites - for now.
- by Kat Wong
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