Throsby Creek Fifth Most Polluted in Australian Study
A groundbreaking Australian study reveals Throsby Creek in Newcastle is the fifth most polluted waterway nationwide, highlighting severe contamination issues.
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Locals Concerned as Wanneroo Backs Neerabup Recovery Precinct
Residents express strong opposition to the proposed Neerabup resource recovery precinct, citing environmental and health risks, while the City of Wanneroo supports the project for economic benefits.
House Destroyed, Street Power Cut in Port Stephens Fire
A fierce fire ripped through a house in Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens, destroying the property and cutting power to the entire street. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours.
Human remains found in Phillip Island holiday home backyard
Shocking discovery as plumbers find human bones in a Silverleaves backyard. Homicide Squad investigates potential links to historical cases. Read the latest details.
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Summernats organisers must pay for street clean-up
Canberra residents demand Summernats organisers pay for cleaning tyre rubber from streets after unofficial burnout pits. Read the full letters to the editor.
Fugitive bushman Kenneth Giles eludes WA police search
Police say Kenneth Giles, wanted over a Mullewa shooting, is actively avoiding capture and may have left WA. A major outback search continues for the armed 58-year-old.
Hunter's toxic industrial legacy lingers, studies reveal
High levels of toxic contaminants remain in Newcastle suburbs a decade after studies identified risks. Discover the ongoing impact and community response.
Outback manhunt: 16 firearms seized, woman shot
Police seize over a dozen firearms from a Mullewa property after a woman was shot. Kenneth Giles remains at large in the WA outback. Authorities urge public vigilance.
Manhunt for armed gunman after Mullewa shooting
Police are hunting Kenneth John Giles, 58, accused of shooting a woman near Mullewa. He is armed and on the run in a white Nissan Patrol. Anyone with information must call triple-0 immediately.
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Mareeba sinkhole spills sewage into Barron River
A large sinkhole in Mareeba has caused a major sewage spill into the Barron River. Authorities are investigating the environmental impact and working on repairs. Read the latest.
Flying Bricks Cause Chaos on Melbourne's Princes Highway
Five cars damaged and a driver injured after bricks thrown from a Melbourne overpass. Police search for three youths as Sydney water searches for two missing men are suspended.
Illegal tyre graveyard sparks $100k clean-up dispute
A massive illegal tyre dump discovered near Townsville is an environmental time bomb. A standoff over who pays the $100,000 clean-up bill leaves the hazard untouched. Full story.
Huge Illegal Rubbish Pile in Geelong Outrages Community
A massive illegal rubbish dump on a quiet Geelong road has sparked community fury. The City of Greater Geelong is investigating and vows to clean up the environmental eyesore.
Abandoned e-scooter helmets clutter Townsville streets
Townsville streets are littered with discarded Neuron e-scooter helmets, raising serious safety and environmental concerns. Residents demand action. Read more.
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Small Plastic Icons Like Soy Sauce Fish Banned from 2026
Australians will soon say goodbye to iconic plastic items like soy sauce fish and bread tags as states roll out new bans. Discover what's changing and why in our full report.
Power station guilty of massive Lake Macquarie fish kill
Delta Electricity faces a $1 million fine after a court found it guilty of causing a 2022 fish kill at Mannering Park. The ruling follows a major EPA prosecution.
Illegal dumping suspect blames sex in truck on Mt Keira
A Wollongong skip bin driver caught on film in a known dumping hotspot claims he was having sex with his wife. The EPA is investigating the incident after building waste was found.
Hazmat scare over mystery drum at St Leonards Pier
Emergency crews rushed to a Geelong pier after a suspicious drum washed ashore, sparking a major hazmat response. Authorities are investigating the contents.
Asbestos closes Breamlea paths, police probe underway
Popular coastal paths in Breamlea are shut after asbestos discovery, prompting a police investigation. Authorities urge public caution.
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Tamala Park landfill closure plan advances
Mindarie Regional Council submits crucial applications to close Tamala Park landfill by 2028-29, addressing leachate management and odour control for northern suburbs residents.
Sewage pollution threatens Cairns platypus
Fecal contamination in Peterson Creek puts Tablelands' iconic platypus at risk. Authorities investigate sewage sources as community demands action.
Sydney chemical factory explosion spews toxic smoke
Massive chemical factory fire in North St Mary's causes explosions felt across Western Sydney. 200 firefighters battle blaze as toxic smoke warning issued.
Climate activists fail to stop Newcastle coal ship
Rising Tide protesters entered Newcastle waters but couldn't prevent coal shipment. Live updates from the climate action protestival in Australia's largest coal port.
Newcastle Harbour Blockade Set to Escalate Sunday
The Rising Tide 'protestival' in Newcastle is set to escalate its harbour blockade this Sunday. Get the latest live updates on the climate action.
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Woman rescued in 12-hour WA cave operation
A 60-year-old woman was rescued in a complex 12-hour operation after falling eight metres into a remote WA cave system. Read about the incredible multi-agency effort.
Climate Activists Blockade Newcastle Coal Port
Climate activists from Rising Tide have blockaded the world's largest coal port in Newcastle. Get the latest updates and photos from the major environmental protest.
Coogee Beach water turns fluorescent green
Sydney's Coogee Beach stunned visitors as water turned fluorescent green. Randwick Council identified the non-toxic dye used for plumbing. Learn the facts.
Police hunt arsonist after suspicious car fire
Victoria Police are investigating a suspicious car fire in Freshwater Creek as arson. Authorities seek witnesses and information from the public.
Mine Shafts Searched for Missing Boy Gus Lamont in SA
After nearly two months, police are scouring six uncovered mine shafts in the Yunta region for four-year-old August 'Gus' Lamont. The specialised search operation aims to recover his body or eliminate the sites.
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New search for missing SA boy Gus Lamont begins
Police launch a new three-day search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, focusing on six mine shafts near his family's remote South Australian property. #FindGus
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