We’ve trashed the Yarra for 190 years. Can we really save it in 45?

We’ve trashed the Yarra for 190 years. Can we really save it in 45?

Cars and golfers give way to bots and billabongs in the NGV’s 2070 vision for our much-maligned river.

  • byRay Edgar

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‘Under serious threat’ but no downgrade for Queensland tourist hotspot

‘Under serious threat’ but no downgrade for Queensland tourist hotspot

The Great Barrier Reef will remain on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites - for now.

  • byKat Wong
The protected site with water views that developers can’t resist

The protected site with water views that developers can’t resist

Multiple development plans,including a mega tourist resort,have been knocked back at this environmentally and culturally sensitive Victorian inlet. Is it just a matter of time before a big proposal gets through?

  • byBenjamin Preiss
Seine awash with bacteria one month before open-water Olympic swimming

Seine awash with bacteria one month before open-water Olympic swimming

For the third consecutive week,water in the Paris river has exhibited unsafe levels of E.coli,raising concerns with the Olympics weeks away.

  • byRob Harris
Who owns a river? Bitter feud over High Country farmer’s green power plan
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Who owns a river? Bitter feud over High Country farmer’s green power plan

A cattle station owner’s plan to build a hydroelectric power station on his property raises broader questions about land and water use,and the responsibility of authorities to take cultural values into account in granting permits for projects.

  • byBianca Hall
Forrest’s Indigenous foes call for inquiry into Fortescue mining

Forrest’s Indigenous foes call for inquiry into Fortescue mining

The Yindjibarndi people chasing Fortescue for $500 million compensation now want the independent environment regulator to consider tightening the regulation of the high-grade Solomon mine.

  • byPeter Milne
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Drinking water polluted by forever chemicals needs new safety standard

Drinking water polluted by forever chemicals needs new safety standard

Many Australians were nurtured on the belief their drinking water was the world’s best,but it now emerges we’ve been drinking tap water turned toxic by so-called forever chemicals and authorities.

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Coca-Cola was about to receive a waterwise award. Then the water minister stepped in
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Coca-Cola was about to receive a waterwise award. Then the water minister stepped in

Coca-Cola was gearing up to receive a WaterCorp “gold waterwise business recognition” at an event hosted by the minister. Then the accolade was snatched away.

  • byHamish Hastie
Ghosted:the unanswered letter that sparked a fight over Rozelle Parklands
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Ghosted:the unanswered letter that sparked a fight over Rozelle Parklands

The troubled park,on top of the equally troubled interchange,has reopened – but new fencing,and a new fight,have emerged.

  • byAnthony Segaert
Algae found in Rozelle Parklands pond,days before planned reopening

Algae found in Rozelle Parklands pond,days before planned reopening

The troubled park was due to reopen on Tuesday following the January revelation of asbestos contamination in its mulch. But a new discovery of bacteria in the wetland means some fences will remain at the park.

  • byAnthony Segaert
Train stations and car parks:The gardens proving beauty can be found anywhere

Train stations and car parks:The gardens proving beauty can be found anywhere

After decades of photographing the world’s best gardens,Claire Takacs is looking for inspiration in unexpected places.

  • byMegan Backhouse