NSW water quality under threat from loosened water pollution laws 25 Oct The NSW Government’s recent amendments on water pollution laws could have vast implications for Sydney’s drinking water catchments, with mines … Read more
Water contamination worries spike after Springvale coal mine approval 17 Oct The NSW Government has boldly moved to amend legislation in order to nullify a court decision against the extension of the Springvale coal mine.
Sydney academic issues warning over lack of water quality data 28 Aug Sydney’s drinking water catchment is suffering from a serious deficit in water quality sampling sites, according to one co-author of the 2016 … Read more
Mining may be putting Sydney’s drinking water at risk 26 Aug Flows from Sydney’s drinking water catchment are being increasingly depleted by mining operations, according to a recent audit.
Adani coal mine granted unlimited water licence in “reckless” move 12 Apr In a move that's been described as 'barbaric', 'reckless' and having 'irreversible consequences', the Queensland Government has issued a … Read more
Mining voids pose threat to groundwater systems 4 Jul As the mining boom winds down, work will ramp up for water professionals grappling with the potentially toxic legacy of hundreds of coal mining … Read more
