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WATER FEARSVideo‘Forever chemical’ expert slams Aussie tap water standards

The US has brought in stringent new water standards, which one expert says has put Australia’s own to shame.

Hayley Taylor

WaterPremiumTribunal twist for Twiggy in Minderoo water war

Billionaire miner Andrew Forrest has enjoyed a victory in his long-running battle with an Aboriginal group over his ambitions to capture the Ashburton River.

Neale Prior

Water$14m Murray Darling ads under fire for Turkey image

Senators have attacked a $14 million advertising campaign about water in the Murray Darling basin, suggesting it is alarmist and deceptive.

Tracey Ferrier

WA newsPremiumThe bizarre items causing havoc for Perth’s sewerage system

Weird and wacky items are being flushed down Perth toilets, causing havoc for the sewerage system.

Jake Dietsch

state politicsCommentsPremiumCoca-Cola halts its free water grab from Perth Hills

For decades, Coca-Cola has been allowed to take thousands of litres of water from a Perth bore for its Mount Franklin bottles but that deal is now on ‘pause’.

Jake Dietsch

WaterPurification system aims to make canal water drinkable

Technology company IF has created a miniature vapour compression distillation system, which works in 45 minutes to begin purifying previously untreatable water.

Staff Writers

Drought seasonPremiumCommunity members talk to water experts

Members of the Pemberton and Manjimup community heard from officials from DWER and DPIRD at community drop-in sessions on Monday.

Anjelica Smilovitis

MiningPremiumAlcoa’s pitch to say afloat amid water pressure

Alcoa told the State Government it was ‘not economically viable’ to stop mining areas of higher-risk to drinking water as it chased approval for a controversial mine plan in December.

Matt Mckenzie

State politicsScientists to probe Coke’s free water extraction

Scientists will probe Coca-Cola’s groundwater extraction, after revelations the company was taking truckloads of water from the Perth Hills for free. 

Jake Dietsch

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Minister’s spray at Coca-Cola’s free Perth water supply

Water Minister Simone McGurk says Coca-Cola’s access to free underground water in the Perth Hills ‘doesn’t pass the pub test’ and has called the drinks giant in for a please explain. 

Jake Dietsch

EnergyCommentsPremiumDesal plant forced to power down in summer energy crisis

Water Corporation was forced to power down assets — including a key source of drinking water — on more than a dozen occasions over summer because the State was short of electricity.

Matt Mckenzie

WaterAustralian drinking water safe from 'forever chemicals'

Drinking water in Australia remains safe but there are concerns chemicals commonly found in household appliances are rising in source water around the world.

Fraser Barton

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumFresh details emerge after man’s death near Dawesville

Tragic new details are beginning to emerge in the sudden death of a man off the WA coast — with confirmation the young man’s partner tried desperately to revive him as he was pulled from the water on Sunday.

Phil Hickey

WaterCommentsPremiumCold water poured on desal green power plan

InfrastructureWA has warned the State Government may struggle to deliver on its promise for a new $2.8 billion desalination plant to be fully powered by green energy.

Matt Mckenzie

Hive of activityCommentsNo protests, just pro-boats at Mandurah’s Australia Day

Mandurah drew a huge crowd celebrating Australia Day with thousands taking to the water to make the most of the perfect weather.

Kasey Gratton

Safety concernsCommentsPremiumWastewater worries surround Ocean Reef Marina after outbreak

There are calls for pipes from a treatment plant to be upgraded before the Ocean Reef Marina project is complete over fears about water quality following an algae outbreak last week.

Erick Lopez

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Emma GarlettPremium
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Pulling plug on water use shake-up is a missed opportunity

Recently the WA Government announced it would no longer reform the State’s outdated water laws.

Emma Garlett

Emma Garlett

Lucky escapeVideoCommentsPremiumDramatic rescue after catamaran capsizes off Perth coast

Three men have been plucked from the ocean after a boating trip went horribly wrong on Thursday morning.

Phil Hickey

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Kayak found in ocean prompts major response

The owner of a kayak that was found in the ocean off Two Rocks - which sparked fears someone may be missing - has been found.

Phil Hickey

‘No locking mechanism’PremiumParents’ chilling warning before tragic double drowning

Families visiting the Burswood Park Playground, just metres from where two children drowned on New Year’s Eve, have been begging for better safety measures for several years.

Hannah Cross

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NYE heartbreakPremium
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Tragic scenes after two children drown in Swan River

Two children have died after attempts to resuscitate them proved futile in an horrific drowning incident at the Swan River near Burswood.

Kasey Gratton & Rachel Fenner

Ocean escapadeVideoCommentsNo rescue for overboard crayfisher who swam to shore

The wife of a crayfisherman who was thrown from his boat recounted how the skipper went into ‘survival mode’ after authorities descended on Rockingham Harbour trying to find him. 

Caleb Runciman and Harriet Flinn

Drink upCommentsPremiumAcciona confirmed for $2.8b Alkimos desalination deal

Acciona is in the box seat to build and run the critical $2.8 billion Alkimos desalination plant but there are concerns the contractor’s recent WA projects have run into problems.

Matt Mckenzie

Glug GlugPremium$6.3m pipeline redevelopment a “win” for Kojonup

More than 530 homes and businesses in the Kojonup area have been promised better water services after a multimillion-dollar pipeline upgrade was completed. 

Harry Grigson