Water standards in focus as ‘forever chemicals’ found
Traces of cancer-linked chemicals have been detected in drinking water supplies, prompting an investigation and calls for calm.
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Roundup class action loss a ‘win for farmers’: Bayer
The makers of Roundup have welcomed a Federal Court ruling that the popular herbicide cannot be proven to cause cancer.
Farmers roundly welcome weedkiller court decision
Farming groups have welcomed a Federal Court ruling that popular herbicide Roundup cannot be proven to cause cancer as lawyers ponder a possible appeal.
Poisonous chemical canister washes up on beach
A canister containing a toxic chemical has washed onto a Queensland beach, sparking a warning to the public not to touch them.
Australian drinking water safe from ‘forever chemicals’
Drinking water in Australia remains safe but there are concerns chemicals commonly found in household appliances are rising in source water around the world.
‘Forever chemicals’ exceed guidelines in water sources
A study looking at 'forever chemicals' reveals concerns the chemicals commonly found in household appliances are rising in source water around the world.
States wash hands of 40,000 bathtubs worth of sanitiser
Massive amounts of hand sanitiser could be put to new use after thousands of tonnes of the product expired in government stores.
Exclusion zone declared after WA chemical incident
Emergency services have declared an exclusion zone in Western Australia after a HAZMAT incident involving a truck carrying ammonium nitrate.
How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity
Chemicals giant Orica expects to be a winner in the latest boom because miners need tech to find new ore and explosives to blast critical minerals out of rock.
Firefighters tested for forever chemicals
Firefighters are being tested for toxic PFAS chemicals after unsafe levels were found in drinking water at a Victorian airport.
Planned $100b overhaul of industrial heart
Emissions could be slashed from refineries, gas pipelines, steelworks and other industries under a $100 billion plan backed by Australia's biggest companies.
Vital diesel exhaust fuel supplies boosted
Supplies of a diesel exhaust fuel vital to keeping the country's freight and logistics sectors on track have been significantly boosted in Australia.