Water restrictions
Coal mines made to pay after years of free access to Sydney drinking water
The government said the new rules would help mines remain accountable, but the mines will still be able to decide the amount of water they take.
- by Laura Chung
Latest
Billionaire dairy family who owned Leppington Triangle fined over water use
Brothers Tony and Ron Perich have agreed to remove a large dam from their property and pay a $425,000 penalty.
- by Harriet Alexander
New riverkeeper loves the Yarra and is ready to fight for its future
Environmental activist Charlotte Sterrett has taken up a position that “ticks all the boxes” to be her ideal job.
- by Carolyn Webb
‘Green drought’: water restrictions by December if dam levels fall further
While recent rain has given much of the south-east a lush appearance, it may not be enough to head off imminent water restrictions, as dam levels head towards 50 per cent capacity.
- by Stuart Layt
Queensland water sector posts profits boost after 2011 flood payout $80m lower
The water sector’s profits have increased by more than $200 million while a payout to victims of the 2011 flood was less than anticipated.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Water security going underground as CSIRO tackles rising drought risks
CSIRO is investigating underground water banking for inland towns in response to growing drought risks.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Irrigation
Menindee Lakes: Site of massive fish-kill still being mismanaged
The Menindee Lakes, 1000 kilometres west of Sydney, need urgent protection to avoid another ecological disaster.
- by Jane MacAllister
Notorious Moreton Bay water pipeline to be replaced
An 80-metre stretch of pipeline notorious for bursting will be replaced in March.
- by Lucy Stone
Low dam levels could see recycled water scheme revived
Recycled water could be pumped into Queensland's drinking supply within two years if the drought continues.
- by Felicity Caldwell
NSW officials accused of bias towards big agriculture water users
Leaked emails appear to show the government has been playing favourites and excluding opponents on floodplain harvesting issues.
- by Peter Hannam
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