IT MIGHT BE the biggest whodunnit — or what-dunnit — in Australia. More than 2 trillion litres of water — enough to fill Sydney Harbour four and a half times — has gone missing from our largest and most precious river system — the Murray-Darling Basin. And it’s happened in what was
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Australians take recycling seriously. We recycled 60 percent of the total waste we produced in 2014–15, according to the latest national waste report. For most of us, recycling means we put our waste in the yellow-top bin. That is then picked up, taken to a recycling facility and turned back into its
Cyclone Debbie: Residents share stories as torrential rain and wind pummels region
Panicked residents in areas affected by Cyclone Debbie have relayed their experiences to the ABC as torrential rain and wind gusts pummel the region. Proserpine local Sue said her house sustained heavy damage after being hit by debris from her neighbour's roof. "The next-door neighbour's roof has been flying off for hours