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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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opinion
Emma GarlettPremium
opinion
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Recently the WA Government announced it would no longer reform the State’s outdated water laws.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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Multiple agencies Premium
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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

WaterPremiumWork complete on nation's biggest weir since WWII

Construction is complete on the largest weir built in Australia since World War II, with the vast body of water captured to be used in agriculture and industry.

Fraser Barton

No swimming! CommentsThree popular Perth beaches closed after shark sighting

Sunseekers were stopped from swimming at three popular Perth beaches on Sunday after a shark sighting.

Hannah Cross

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opinion
Paul Murray CommentsPremium
opinion
Why there’s something fishy about marine park planning in WA

How does an American lobby group, bursting with $7 billion of fossil fuel wealth originating from a family of Pennsylvania oil barons, get to have a major say in where people can fish in West Australian waters?

Paul Murray

WaterPremiumSydney in line for water restrictions if dry continues

Water restrictions could return in Sydney if the predicted dry and hot summer eventuates, with residents urged to look for ways to reduce their use.

Sam McKeith

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opinion
Kim MacdonaldCommentsPremium
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Water is precious in Perth, so why is it ridiculously cheap?

For the price of one weekly cup of coffee over four months, you can use an amount of water that could fill a standard-sized swimming pool.

Kim Macdonald

Kim Macdonald

Acquisition bingeCommentsPremiumPerth water and civil contractor snapped up by British group

A local contractor with 145 staff that claims Roy Hill and BHP as clients has been bought by a British engineering group hunting for opportunities in the green transition.

Matt Mckenzie

Going swimminglyPremiumStrong revenues keep Water Corp in the black

Water Corporation racked up nearly $1 billion in profit in the year to June, with the Government in that time collecting millions of dollars in dividends from the State’s water utility.

Jordan Murray

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Battery pausedPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Water Corp hits pause on major battery plan

Water Corporation has paused a planned $255 million investment in batteries after Infrastructure WA poured cold water on the idea.

Matt Mckenzie

40 years laterCommentsPremiumCrew reveal secrets behind historic America’s Cup win

They were a bunch of mates, supremely fit and drilled in their tasks, guided by an inspirational leader.

Malcolm Quekett

Decision next weekPremiumWater Corp’s $1.6b desal plant at Alkimos set for approval

A huge project set to sure up Perth’s water supply for decades is a step closer after plans for a $1.6 billion desalination plant in Alkimos were put forward for development approval.

Matt Mckenzie

Pilot schemeCommentsPremiumDigital smart water meters give power to customer

Perth residents will soon get daily alerts on their water usage as thousands of homes get connected to ‘digital smart’ water meters.

Jake Dietsch