Forever chemicals hit Murray River at 36 times drinking water limit

Lake Mulwala recorded 0.29 micrograms per litre of PFOS in July 2023, 36 times the drinking guideline.

Why it mattersPFAS stays in water for years. A spike this high signals a pollution source that needs finding.

AustraliaVictorian water users deserve to know where the pollution came from and what is being done to prevent recurrence in a major regional water source.

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Victoria's koala count halved; 43% of those checked in dire welfare

Victoria's koala population halved to 224,800, with 43% of tested koalas in dire welfare.

Why it mattersVictoria's koala crisis is far worse than the appearance of too many koalas suggested. Urgent action is needed in areas where koalas are scarce.