Minns baulks on nurses' pay in NSW leaders debate He'll scrap a public sector wages cap if elected but NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has fallen short of guaranteeing higher wages during an hour-long TV debate. AAP · Mar 14, 2023
NSW government sought advice on sale of Sydney Water Leaked confidential documents show the New South Wales government sought advice on a possible sale of Sydney Water. The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023
Coal mines get access to Sydney drinking water stocks Mining companies have been granted access to Sydney drinking water catchment in a last-minute move from the NSW government, alarming environmental activists. The New Daily · Mar 10, 2023
Water ministers fail to agree on way forward as Murray-Darling Basin Plan deadline looms Water ministers have failed to reach agreement about how hundreds of gigalitres of water promised for the environment will be recovered across the Murray-Darling Basin. ABC News · Feb 24, 2023
WaterNSW announces hydro-electric plant plans for Burrendong Dam in state's Central West A proposal is in the pipeline for a massive hydro-electric plant in regional NSW capable of powering 400,000 homes with renewable energy. ABC News · Dec 20, 2022
WA water minister resigns, reshuffle looms Western Australia's water minister has resigned at the behest of Premier Mark McGowan, paving the way for a cabinet reshuffle. AAP · Dec 8, 2022
Murray flooding in SA set to get worse The South Australian government says the latest forecast for water flows down the Murray River will add to local flooding. AAP · Nov 10, 2022
SA Murray River flooding to worsen SA authorities say flooding along the Murray in the state's Riverland will get worse, with the latest forecasts for even more water to flow down the river. AAP · Nov 8, 2022
NT government at odds with water planning committee overseeing Fortune Agribusiness licence, leaked letter shows A leaked letter accuses the Northern Territory government of "water mining" and failing to protect both the environment and sacred sites. ABC News · Nov 3, 2022
SA braces for even higher Murray flows Authorities have increased the forecast for water flows down the Murray from the continued rain and flooding in Victoria and NSW. AAP · Oct 27, 2022
Federal budget confirms funding for Paradise Dam rebuild amid water project cuts The federal budget has withdrawn, reduced or deferred funds for several Queensland dams, but work on raising Paradise Dam's wall has been saved from the chopping block. ABC News · Oct 26, 2022
Water to be released from Wivenhoe Dam ahead of looming wet season Water from south-east Queensland's largest dam will be released for a two-week period in a bid to prepare the state for the looming wet season. ABC News · Oct 13, 2022
Federal government approves New South Wales water resource plan in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan In a major step for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, federal water minister Tanya Plibersek approves the first plan for how New South Wales will share water in the river system. ABC News · Sep 21, 2022
Proenza Schouler Turns on the Waterworks at NY Fashion Week Waterfalls cascaded down the marble walls of the imposing early 20th-century Beaux-Arts building where Proenza Schouler showed its latest collection at New York Fashion Week. To be clear, the water wasn’t actually wet, but rendered in video installations. Still, the soothing waterfalls set a strong sense of mood for the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 10, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022 Proenza Schouler turns on the waterworks at NY Fashion Week In a stunning Beaux-Arts building that housed a bank in the early 20th century, Proenza Schouler designers Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough presented a collection they said was a mix of their personal histories
Chronicle Live · Aug 26, 2022 Chi Onwurah slams Government after data reveals hundreds of sewage dumps have polluted Newcastle's waterways Data has revealed that a total of 540 sewage dumps were made in waterways across central Newcastle in 2021
Daily Mirror · Aug 13, 2022 UK weather: Extreme heat warnings remain ahead of thundery end to 36C heatwave An amber warning remains in place until Sunday and while some places stay dry, thunderstorms are likely to develop during Sunday and Monday, bringing locally heavy rain and disruption
Wales Online · Aug 13, 2022 Supermarkets ration bottled water as drought leads shoppers to panic buy One Aldi store had put up warning notices to customers limiting them to five single bottles of water each
Daily Mirror · Aug 12, 2022 Brits told 'wash dogs outside and reuse cooking water' as drought hits parts of UK As members of the public and businesses are being urged to use water wisely, Water UK is reminding the public of how they can do their bit, whether in an area affected by drought or not
ABC News · Aug 10, 2022 Murray-Darling Basin report card shows state targets 'slipping behind' as water-saving deadline nears A new report card by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority shows both state and federal governments have work to do if they want to meet targets.
Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022 People urged to grass up their neighbours if they see them using hosepipes during ban One water company has asked people to 'gently remind' their neighbours of restrictions
ABC News · Aug 2, 2022 Water promised to the Murray-Darling Basin won't be delivered, despite PM doubling down on commitment Hundreds of gigalitres that were promised to the Murray-Darling system by 2024 will be impossible to deliver, investigators have found — but the new federal government is doubling down on the promise.
ABC News · Aug 1, 2022 Southern NSW irrigators plan to challenge flood plain harvesting legislation in court For the first time irrigators in northern NSW valleys will have to measure their flood plain harvesting take, but southern NSW water users say they are still allowed to take more than their fair share.
ABC News · Jul 26, 2022 Endangered, culturally significant southern pygmy perch back from the brink in Murray River Land and water stakeholders are overjoyed to find the threatened southern pygmy perch returning to the Murray River in record numbers.
The Conversation · Jun 27, 2022 Labor promised to fix Australia's big water problem. These 6 things must top the to-do list During the federal election campaign, Labor promised to future-proof Australia’s water resources. Now, new Water Minister Tanya Plibersek must deliver on the policy – one vital to securing Australia’s future.