Category : Pollution


Adelaide Playground Contamination Warning

An Adelaide mother reveals her children played with lead-contaminated sand at a local playground. Learn about the health risks and what authorities must do now.

Soilco fined $30k for Nowra waste limit breach

Soilco has been hit with a $30,000 fine after exceeding its waste limit at a Nowra composting facility by over 10,000 tonnes, equivalent to 240 semi-trailer loads. Read the full details.

Concrush: Slashing construction costs and waste

Discover how Newcastle's innovative Concrush technology is turning construction waste into valuable resources, saving money and reducing environmental impact across Australia.

Singleton home destroyed in suspicious blaze

A Hunter Valley home has been completely destroyed in a fierce overnight fire that police are treating as suspicious. Emergency crews battled the flames at The Retreat property as authorities appeal for witnesses.

Police hunt trio after suspicious Nowra house fire

Authorities release CCTV images of three individuals wanted for questioning following a suspicious house fire that tore through a Nowra property, as police ramp up their investigation into the concerning incident.

Lake Alexandrina's algae bloom mystery solved

Scientists identify the surprising cause behind Lake Alexandrina's disappearing algal bloom as weather patterns shift, bringing relief to South Australian communities.

Five charged after Atherton Tablelands weapons raids

Queensland Police have charged five individuals following coordinated raids on multiple Atherton Tablelands properties, uncovering a significant cache of weapons including firearms and knives in a major crackdown on regional crime.

Sydney Stabbing Manhunt - Body Found in Darwin Drain

A brutal stabbing attack in Sydney's west has triggered an urgent police manhunt, while Darwin authorities make a grim discovery in a storm drain. Latest developments in these shocking Australian crime cases.

SA Water Testing Failures: Algal Bloom Crisis Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals critical gaps in South Australia's water monitoring system as algal blooms threaten drinking water safety. Government under pressure to explain missed testing protocols.

$1M Reward in Theresa Binge Cold Case Murder Mystery

In a dramatic development, Queensland police have announced a massive $1 million reward for information solving the 21-year-old mystery surrounding Theresa Binge's disappearance and suspected murder in rural Queensland.

Townsville's Illegal Dumping Crisis Exposed

Shocking discovery of construction materials illegally dumped at popular Bluewater Park exposes Townsville's growing waste crisis. Council takes action amid community outrage.

Hunter Valley woman allegedly shot dead in home

A Hunter Valley community is in shock after Rhukaya Lake, 39, was allegedly shot and killed in her own home, leaving her family devastated as police launch a homicide investigation.

Hunter Valley murder charge: McLoughney faces court

A man has been formally charged with murder following a violent incident near Cessnock in the Hunter Valley region. Christopher James McLoughney remains in custody as police continue their investigation.

WA man arrested over alleged Mayanup home invasion

A Western Australian man faces serious charges after allegedly forcing his way into a Mayanup home and assaulting the occupant in a shocking overnight incident that ended with a dramatic police arrest.

Logan drive-by shooting leaves couple injured

A man and woman have been hospitalised after their Logan home was sprayed with bullets in a terrifying overnight drive-by shooting that has shaken the Park Ridge community.

Illawarra Fugitives Evade Police - Public Warning Issued

Illawarra communities remain on high alert as police continue their search for multiple fugitives evading capture across the region. Authorities warn residents to secure properties and report suspicious activity.

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