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Gas firm Santos Ltd has been fined after groundwater sampling revealed elevated levels of naturally occurring elements including arsenic, lead, and uranium at a site in New South Wales.

Legal tweak for shark cull upheld

Courts have ruled that the Western Australian Government's shark cull is legal, after a challenge by environmental group Sea Shepherd.

Annual coral action draws more curious minds

The marine biologist’s equivalent of annual fireworks have gone on show in northern seas, with researchers flocking to see this year’s coral spawning at Heron Island.

Wastewater risk research shows heavy toll for poor practice

A new study says the risk of using wastewater to irrigate vegetable crops is much higher than first thought, and could contribute to the deaths of untold millions.

Flood planned to soak former wetland back to life

Authorities are taking the first steps to repair extensive damage caused by bushfires in Victoria, releasing water over the burned and parched former wetlands.

Water worries and traditional opposition in WA gas bid

Broad opposition has formed against a planned shale gas extraction program in Western Australia's Kimberley region, with locals saying they won’t put their water at risk.

$10 million up for MDB betterment

The Federal Government is looking to fund better ways of using Murray-Darling water.

Hot-bed of rubbery research on the seafloor

A new way to gather energy from the ocean is in development, as engineers continue trying to harness the incredible power crashing against coastlines every day.