Emergency water bans imposed in Southeast UK amid heatwave
Southern Water declares 'essential use only' emergency for thousands in West Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire as reservoir levels plummet during prolonged heatwave.
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New Water Rules to Save UK Families £100 a Year
Millions of British households are set for cheaper water bills as regulators unveil a major crackdown on water company profits, promising significant savings and cleaner rivers.
Water firms to pay £194 to millions after failure
Thames Water and other major suppliers are forced to pay £194 to customers after missing key performance targets on sewage, supply, and pollution. Find out if you're due compensation.
Urgent Hosepipe Ban Warning for UK Households
Millions of Britons face imminent garden hose restrictions as water companies issue urgent drought warnings. Discover the essential actions to avoid fines and protect supplies during the heatwave.
Stop Flushing Wet Wipes: The £100M UK Blockage Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how a nationwide 'flush-and-forget' habit is causing sewage chaos, environmental damage, and adding millions to water bills. Discover the shocking truth about what really happens after you flush.
Queensland Blue Card System Exposed: Father's Ordeal Reveals Crisis
Exclusive: A Queensland father's battle to obtain a Blue Card reveals shocking systemic failures, leaving children potentially at risk and parents in bureaucratic limbo. Investigation uncovers a child safety system in crisis.
Pakistan's 'Water God' Statue Sparks Religious Tension
A controversial statue of a 'water god' in Pakistan's Punjab province has ignited religious tensions and drawn attention to the region's severe water scarcity issues, prompting official action.
Humpback Whale and Calf Entangled in Queensland Shark Net
A distressed humpback whale calf and its mother became entangled in a controversial shark net off Coolangatta, Queensland, sparking urgent rescue efforts and renewed debate over marine protection measures.
QLD Deputy Premier brands BHP 'un-Australian' over job cuts
Mining giant BHP faces fierce backlash from Queensland's government after attributing job losses to the state's coal royalty scheme, igniting a heated debate over resource taxes and corporate responsibility.
Lesotho Water Project Backfires: Damage & Debt for Villagers
Exclusive report from Lesotho reveals how a multi-million-pound African Development Bank water project has left villages with cracked homes, dry taps, and crippling debt instead of the promised clean water.
QLD Gov to Ban Pill Testing, Defying Health Experts
The Queensland government has announced a controversial ban on pill testing services, drawing fierce criticism from health experts who warn it will put young lives at risk at music festivals and events.
Gold Coast Grandfather's Plea Under New Assisted Dying Laws
A terminally ill grandfather's heart-wrenching final days have sparked emotional debate as Queensland's assisted dying laws come into effect, allowing patients choice in their final moments.
Water Bills to Rise by £19 a Year from April 2025
Households across England and Wales face an average £19 increase in their annual water bills starting April 2025, as regulator Ofwat approves the rise to fund critical infrastructure and environmental improvements.
Driver's 'stupid mistake' leaves ute stranded on train tracks
A Queensland driver's disastrous shortcut attempt ended with his ute stranded on active railway tracks, prompting a dramatic rescue and a stern warning from authorities.
Govt axes water social tariff as bills set to soar 44%
Exclusive: Government abandons promised social tariff for water bills, leaving struggling households across the UK to face crippling price hikes of up to 44% from Thames Water and other suppliers.
England's Water Crisis: Reservoirs Hit Dangerously Low Levels
Critical water reservoirs across England, including key sites in Somerset, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire, are at alarmingly low levels following an unusually dry winter, prompting concerns over future supply and hosepipe bans.
Cairns Measles Outbreak Warning After Infectious Visit
Queensland Health sounds the alarm as a measles-infected traveller from overseas visits busy public spots in Cairns. Health officials are urgently contacting potential contacts as the highly contagious viral threat spreads.
Sydney Water misled public over PFAS in drinking water
A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.
Bob Irwin Under Police Investigation in Queensland
Queensland Police have launched an investigation into wildlife conservationist Bob Irwin following a complaint. The 84-year-old father of the late Steve Irwin denies any wrongdoing.
Water companies fined £500k for customer service failures
UK water regulators have slapped two major suppliers with hefty fines totalling over half a million pounds for severe customer service and complaints handling failures, impacting vulnerable households across England.
Anglian Water hit with £2.65m Ofwat penalty
Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.
Arizona Town Sinks as Megafarms Drain Ancient Aquifers
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale agriculture in Arizona's desert is depleting ancient aquifers, causing the town of Wenden to sink and forcing residents to drill ever-deeper wells in a desperate battle for water.
Central Queensland's Disused Railway Set for Cycling Tourism Revival
Discover how a historic 50km rail corridor in Central Queensland is being transformed into a world-class cycling trail, promising to boost eco-tourism and breathe new life into rural communities.
Tourists trash sacred Cape York Tip, sparking outrage
Outrage erupts as visitors to Queensland's iconic Cape York peninsula leave behind a trail of destruction, dumping tonnes of rubbish and damaging sacred Indigenous sites at the northernmost point of the Australian mainland.
Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen
Queensland trucking company collapses after 23 years
A major Queensland transport company with a 23-year history has entered liquidation, collapsing with massive debts and leaving dozens of employees without jobs in a severe blow to the region's freight industry.
Ofwat Rejects Thames Water Bailout, Collapse Looms
Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern
Sheffield Water Crisis: Sewage Spills and Supply Failures
Yorkshire Water is under fire for a series of incidents in Sheffield, including sewage discharges into a park and supply disruptions, raising serious questions about infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
Townsville Crematorium Spills Human Remains Into Neighbour's Home
A Townsville family is facing a nightmare after a catastrophic failure at a neighbouring crematorium released a flood of contaminated water, containing human waste and liquefied remains, into their garden and home, sparking a major health investigation.
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