Independent testing finds high levels of unwanted substances in a western NSW river after residents report finding fish covered in sores, but the council says the treated water is safe to drink.
River 'like a bubble bath' as contaminated PFAS foam found on NSW farmland
A group of farmers living along the Belubula River in Central West NSW is concerned the "forever chemical" contamination will compromise their livestock.
Photo shows Foam banks up around tree rootsin a fast flowing river.Couple navigate bad weather, sharks and isolation to complete epic row across Indian Ocean
After 86 days of isolation on the water, Fanch Landron and his partner Sophie Bernier reach Reunion Island in their bright pink rowboat.
Photo shows Two people stand atop a rowboat celebrating.Typhoon Gaemi hits China after sinking ships and causing an oil spill that threatens Philippines capital
Efforts are under way to clean up an oil spill that could reach Philippines' capital following the sinking of a tanker in rough seas.
Photo shows A sinking oil tanker.BHP refuses to disclose groundwater sampling results after PFAS discovered near homes in Western Australia
BHP has begun a drilling program at its Nelson's Point operations in Port Hedland to monitor PFAS in the groundwater.
Photo shows Blue arrow sign reading Nelson Point along a regional road with big green trees behind a red bricked wallThey've been described as 'ticking time bombs' — and you'll find them scattered all around Australia
Several World War II shipwrecks in Australian waters, holding unknown quantities of oil and chemicals, have been deteriorating ever since they sank more than 80 years ago.
Photo shows An underwater diver looking at a shipwreck.Why enough sewage to fill 180 Olympic-sized swimming pools poured into a Queensland river for three months
The worst sewage spill in Queensland history was caused by corrosion and a local government’s over-reliance on the public and another council to detect leaks, an independent investigation has found.
Photo shows Groups of people stand in a muddy field.They're top-tier marine predators, so why are our endangered sea lions in a fight for survival?
A national research effort aimed at saving Australia's iconic sea lions will look at cat faeces, heavy metals, microplastics, and climate change as possible culprits for the species' continued decline.
Photo shows Gorgeous photo of sea lion pup resting on its mum, both asleep on a rock above the oceanSick of pulling rubbish out of their local canal, residents in Melbourne's south call for a proper solution
Elwood residents are calling for litter traps to be installed at the end of their local creek, but Melbourne Water has shot down the idea.
Photo shows People clearing a canal of litterCoorong fishers call for action over ailing South Lagoon in largest fish kill in 40 years
Commercial fishers say fish are dying "left, right, and centre" in the South Lagoon and they are sick of waiting for governments to make a decision on how to fix the degraded environment.
Photo shows Dead and decaying fish scattered on the shoreline of a lagoonSingaporeans rush to clean oil spill after boats collide
A dredger boat which suddenly lost engine and steering control has hit a stationary cargo tanker, causing an oil spill in Singapore.
Photo shows People with garbage bags in front of a beach covered in oil.Unsafe levels of E. coli found in Paris's Seine less than two months before Olympics
Contamination levels in the first eight days of June, after persistent heavy rain in Paris, showed bacteria such as E. coli and enterococci existed in the river beyond the limits judged safe for athletes.
Photo shows A line of people swim in the blue waters of a river as a state looms over them.Backyard veggies off the menu after 'forever chemicals' detected in Byron Shire
People living in parts of Mullumbimby in the Byron Shire hinterland are being warned to avoid using groundwater or harvesting homegrown fruit and veggies after PFAS chemicals were detected near their fire station.
Old oil and gas rigs in Bass Strait to be decommissioned, but what does it mean for the environment?
The company behind one of Australia's largest sources of oil and gas is planning the removal of about half of its platforms, but environmental groups are concerned it will create a toxic dump in Corner Inlet's wetland.
Photo shows Aerial shot of massive oil and gas rig in the Bass Strait off VictoriaQueensland government to outlaw carbon capture and storage in Great Artesian Basin
Premier Steven Miles says his government will legislate to permanently ban carbon capture and storage activities within the expansive region.
Photo shows Map of the Great Artesian BasinYass Valley residents live within an hour of Australia’s capital. Yet they have unreliable water some say is making them sick.
For 16 days this year Yass Valley residents were ordered not to drink the town water during a boil water alert, and local doctors say general water quality remains a major concern for people and their health.
Photo shows A bathtub filled with water that is yellowGold mine in NSW farming country admits waste is leaking into groundwater
A gold mine near Orange in the New South Wales Central West has confirmed its waste storage facilities are leaking and farmers in the area are seriously concerned about the potential impacts.
Photo shows An aerial photo of a mine pitWhy these residents say plans to fix city waste problems are like 'sitting on a time bomb'
Following protests in France, Australian residents are also out to stop waste-to-energy proposals for their towns as governments seek solutions to Australia's growing rubbish-management problem.
Photo shows Protestors in front of a plant with smoke emissionsTwenty-metre floating island appears in Sydney's north following Hawkesbury floods
There are concerns about the impact on beachgoers and marine traffic near the mouth of the Hawkesbury River as debris continues to appear weeks after torrential rain brought flooding to Sydney's west.
Photo shows Two men standing on a beach point to a large mass of sticks and logsDrone pilot films rare ocean phenomenon off NSW south coast
When Terry Dixon took his usual walk around the Tathra headland on the New South Wales far south coast, he encountered a rare phenomenon brought on by heavy rainfall.
Photo shows A white line divides ocean water and river water.World-first CSIRO study finds ocean floor is a 'reservoir' for plastic pollution
Dr Denise Hardesty from the CSIRO says a damning new study on pollution has found there's up to 100 times more plastic resting on the ocean floor than there is floating on the surface.
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