The Productivity Commission’s review of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan finds costs and time blowouts and recommends the MDBA be split in two.
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Head and Labuschagne shine as Australia takes big first-innings lead at the Gabba
Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head are the heroes of the day for Australia, though nobody managed to ton up, with the hosts all out for 323 late on day two, and Sri Lanka losing a late, late wicket.
The stubborn high-pressure system behind Australia's record heatwaves
Much like a stuck record, weather systems seem to have stalled over most of the country. But there’s a reason for all this weather weirdness, writes Steve Turton.
Climate change effects recorded over decades in our backyards, researchers say
A science paper detailing the land-based effects of climate change over several decades uncovers flora diebacks and extinctions, insect booms and out-of-whack orchids.
'The drought has finally got us': One of Qld's largest pig farms closes
A pig farmer is forced to dispose of more than 500 free-range pigs as the rising cost of grain takes its toll on the pork industry.
Waste-to-energy has 'big potential', but caution urged
The development of waste-to-energy plants in Australia is underway and, while the potential is strong, there are some economic and environmental hurdles to jump first.
UN calls for Australia to consider suspending Adani project amid Indigenous rights concerns
The United Nations asks the Australian Government to consider suspending the Adani project in central Queensland until it gains the support of a group of traditional owners who are fighting the miner in court.
Australian theatre makers make personal plea to at-risk Indigenous youth
Footy, dreams and the resilience of Indigenous communities arrive centre stage in a poignant new production.
This mum would rather sell up than send her kids to the schools in their catchment
In some states, if parents want to enrol their children in public education, they are forced to send their kids to single-sex schools but parents are pushing back, labelling the lack of diversity outdated “gender segregation”.
Could the swing of Jhye Richardson be Australia's Ashes wildcard?
Jhye Richardson’s first taste of Test cricket was an impressive one, featuring probing, accurate swing bowling. With an English summer around the corner and certain teammates struggling, his case could become compelling, writes Dean Bilton.