Environmental Health

An endangered species of river turtle found only on the NSW mid north coast has bounced back to pre-flood numbers after many were killed or displaced during last year's the record-breaking disaster.

A new study has found a clear link between air pollution exposure and the risk of ending up in hospital. It's a battle Julia Ovens knows only too well.

Geraldton residents say dust from expanding iron ore operations is blanketing homes, boats and businesses, fuelling fears the coastal city could turn into "the next Port Hedland".

While testing has shown a dramatic improvement in South Australia's algal bloom situation, industry and experts fear it won't be a quick recovery.

When residents of Narrandera, in southern NSW, turn on the tap, the water that comes out is sometimes so dirty it stains their clothes.

Oyster growing areas on the Yorke Peninsula are ordered to close due to the detection of a toxic phytoplankton for the second time this year.

Perth researchers find levels of plastic chemicals in the body can be reduced within a week by avoiding plastic food packaging and kitchen utensils.

Two iconic giant sequoias, planted to mark the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, are being removed from a Hobart park from Monday after their health rapidly declined.

The first SA Aboriginal Land and Sea Ranger Conference has brought together those on the front line of the fight against feral animals and plants.

Evidence of South Australia's harmful algal bloom has been detected in previously untouched parts of the Spencer Gulf days after rays were seen gathering in shallow waters.

Thermal imaging, infrared technology and crack marksmanship are deployed to battle the island's growing little corella population.

Adam Pattison spent two years doing up his backyard to enjoy outdoor barbecues, but says "sickening" smells kill the vibe five times a week.

A CSIRO report has found Tasmania's salmon farming industry has experienced a "significant and sustained shift" away from strong community support it experienced a decade ago.

Ever plan to wear your favourite jacket, only to pull it out of the wardrobe to discover it has a weird smell and is covered in mould? We explain how to remove it, and stop it from happening again. 

Residents in the Adelaide Hills town of Kanmantoo and surrounds have been dealing with a growing regularity of pungent odour but the fertiliser company, who pleaded guilty to environmental breaches, says its chicken litter presents no risk.

Large, dead marine animals found on Eyre Peninsula beaches spark concern among locals. 

An independent review into oil and gas company Inpex has found widespread and persistent failures in how emissions were calculated, recorded and reported, dating back to the start of production in 2018. 

Tasmania's health department and environment watchdog questioned the scientific rigour behind an application to use the antibiotic florfenicol in salmon farms, including a lack of evidence about its impact on humans, documents show.

Two backpacker hostels in Western Australia's largest regional city have been ordered to shut due to serious health and safety concerns, including asbestos exposure risks.

Release of a virus to control carp in Australian waterways has been delayed until 2028, a decade after it was initially slated for release.