Andrews, Plibersek silent on Vic Murray-Darling snub
Victoria's refusal to sign up to the new Murray-Darling Basin plan has set the scene for an awkward joint press conference between two Labor governments.
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Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in "trouble", after timelines to return water to the system were extended.
Deal waters down Murray-Darling Basin Plan timeline
The timeline to recover water for Australia's most complex river system has been pushed back with the government on track to miss the initial deadline.
World-first clean energy deal taps deep local knowledge
With traditional owners already responsible for looking after country, it makes sense they're at the heart of a $3 billion East Kimberley clean energy deal.
Water theft laws so bad only ‘morons’ are at risk
Australia's water inspector has railed against holes in laws meant to safeguard the resource, calling them rubbish and saying only morons are at risk.
Father and son drown in Queensland waterfall tragedy
Family and friends are mourning a Melbourne father and son who drowned at a popular swimming spot while holidaying in far north Queensland.
NSW winery accused of stealing water during drought
NSW authorities have charged a border-region winery after it allegedly stole 161 Olympic pools worth of irrigation water via an illegal pipeline.
Qld man drowns at popular NSW surf spot
A Queensland man has become the 51st person to drown in Australia this summer after he was pulled unconscious from the water on the NSW mid-north coast.
Drowning risk spikes on Australia Day
Swimmers are four times more likely to drown at coastal beaches on Australia Day than any other time due to a range of factors.
New way to rid water of toxic chemicals
University of Queensland researchers have worked out how to harness the power of magnets to strip toxic PFAS chemicals from contaminated water.
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Review may send Acland mine back to court
Queensland's water department is reviewing a decision to grant a licence to the controversial expansion of New Hope's Acland coal mine.
Mossman Gorge search enters third day
Popular tourist attraction Mossman Gorge remains closed as the search for a missing swimmer enters a third day.
Girl’s drowning adds to tragic Xmas toll
A young girl and a man in his 40s have died in Australian waterways, bringing the drowning toll to 11 since Christmas Day.
Drowning warning after 11 deaths
Authorities have warned holidaymakers to take extra care over the break after 11 people died in Australian waterways since Christmas Day.
Drowning tragedies mar Christmas weekend
It's been a tragic Christmas weekend across Australian beaches, lakes and home pools with four people drowning and others pulled from the water.
Wetlands alive with birdlife after floods
Colonies of ibis, egrets, herons, swans and ducks have been observed breeding in wetlands across eastern Australia after record-breaking floods.
Qld Bradfield Scheme ‘not feasible’: panel
An expert panel has rejected a scheme to irrigate western Queensland, but says four mini-water grids could help coastal areas adapt to climate change.
That sinking feeling: Queensland farms need protection against gas subsidence
Queensland needs a new watchdog to assess and make determinations about the impacts of gas production subsidence on farms, a new report says.
Melbourne has the best tap water
Drinking water straight from the tap in Melbourne is a rejuvenating choice with the city taking out top honours in the Best Tasting Tap-water nationwide.
Wasabi crop spicing up traditional farming
Angus Lam's vertical farm is inspired by the skyscrapers of his city birthplace. And wasabi, one of the hardest plants to grow, is thriving in his system.
Fluoridated water safe for children: study
Fluoridated water is safe, according to a Queensland study that found no difference in development and function between kids who drank it and those that didn't.
Queensland water supplier to back-pay staff
Seqwater, who supply water to more than three million people, will back-pay staff $7 million after an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Search continues for missing Qld fishermen
Queensland Police have "serious concerns" for three men after they failed to return from a far north Queensland fishing trip.
Scientists call for end to dam projects
Scientists warn expanding Wyangala Dam in central western NSW will have detrimental impacts on farmers and the environment, and want dam projects abandoned.
Call for action on plastics in waterways
Volunteers collected more than 250,000 pieces of rubbish from Australia's waterways, with polystyrene and cigarette butts among the most common items found.
Record spend to ‘turbocharge’ regions
The federal government says its budget spending on regional Australia sets a new record, with funding for roads, rail, energy, health and connectivity.
More summer drownings amid extreme weather
This summer was Australia's deadliest for drownings in three years, with floods playing a role, leaving 112 people dying between December and March.
Regional towns stretched by growing pains
Regional communities are weighing the benefits of growth, against the stress placed on infrastructure, caused by city-dwellers seeking a life in the country.
Bizarre pact fails Snowy River: scientists
Scientists say a bizarre government pact with no expiry date has robbed the Snowy River of the water it needs to cope with the hydro power scheme.
Blast could imperil Tonga’s food supplies
Tonga could face food and water shortages after this weekend's underwater volcano blast, Australian scientists say.