| Illawarra gas seam project 'could leach chemicals into aquifers' There are claims dangerous chemicals could be leached into aquifers under the Illawarra when a Sydney gas company begins coal seam drilling along the escarpment. abc.net.au |
Locusts under-reported in the north west The North West Livestock, Health and Pest Authority says the under-reporting of locust beds in the north west has caught rangers off guard. abc.net.au |
Farmers vent Murray plan frustration Frustrated farmers have accused the Murray-Darling Basin Authority of vastly underestimating the impact of proposed water cuts. abc.net.au |
Flooding caused by heavy rain kills 43 in Benin The U.N.'s humanitarian agency says flooding in the West African nation of Benin has killed 43 people in the last two weeks. msnbc.msn.com |
Council rejects blame for water price rise Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot has rejected the Queensland Government's claim that councils are responsible for increasing water prices. abc.net.au |