Push to have lifeguards, patrols at rivers, dams and lakes to stem drownings
While Australia has a strong culture of life guarding and water safety at beaches and pools, some experts say there's a lack ...
The world’s second largest freshwater crayfish was once plentiful in Australia’s longest river – we’re bringing it back
The Murray crayfish disappeared from large parts of its range over the past 40 years. Now a community-driven reintroduction ...
Brain-eating amoeba found in lakes, rivers, pools and backyard sprinklers in WA
The organism can grow in freshwater bodies such as lakes, rivers, and farm dams, backyard garden hoses, spas, and swimming ...
Sinister haul pulled from major Aussie river: '120,000 and counting'
Australia hosts thousands of introduced and invasive species that have established themselves in our environment, often thriving due to the absence of natural predators. There are so many to manage, ...
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Rivers, school and a park high priority in PFAS probe
Rivers, lakes, a park and a school are among 51 sites across NSW likely to have had significant exposure to toxic "forever ...
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Hiker Found Alive After 13 Days Lost in Australian Mountains
survived for almost two weeks on two granola bars he found in a hut and on water from rivers and creeks, the authorities said. By Sara Ruberg A 23-year-old man who became lost in the Australian ...