The opinion of
Stuart Khan
The dams are full for now – but Sydney will need new water supplies
When Australia last went into El Niño, we had water supply issues in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. Are we better placed now, after three wet La Niña…
Labor promised to fix Australia’s big water problem. These 6 things must top the to-do list
During the federal election campaign, Labor promised to future-proof Australia’s water resources. Now, new Water Minister Tanya Plibersek must deliver on the po…
Flushing is our next weapon against COVID-19, if you’re happy to have your sewage scrutinised
Co-written by Anna Kosovac and Erin O'Donnell.
Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequences could last for decades
Bushfires pose serious short- and long-term impacts to public drinking water quality. They can damage water supply infrastructure and water catchments, impeding…
How is oxygen ‘sucked out’ of our waterways?
A million fish have died in the Murray Darling basin, as oxygen levels plummet due to major algal blooms. Experts have warned we could see more mass deaths this…