South Australia's public health chief says there is a need for more data analysis to determine whether there has been an increase in respiratory illness linked to the state's algal bloom.
Sydney's rubbish leaves farmers feeling like 'second-class citizens'
Farmers near Tarago in southern New South Wales fear a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator could threaten their health and livelihoods.
Fire service blocked from pursuing US giant over 'forever chemicals'
The ABC can reveal that in 2023 the Victorian government blocked Fire Rescue Victoria from pursuing legal action against PFAS manufacturer 3M.
Advice around 'forever chemicals' outdated, as inquiry calls for testing overhaul
The federal inquiry into "forever chemicals" has asked the federal government to review its health advice on PFAS in light of the growing international consensus of its health risks.
'Very fat' baby penguins raise hopes for SA colony despite algal bloom
The small, fragile colony of surviving little penguins on South Australia's Granite Island records a "significant increase" in numbers amid the state's harmful algal bloom.
How a yacht salvage team raced against the clock to protect pristine island reef
After a fibreglass yacht ran aground on Lady Elliot Island's pristine reef, a bespoke salvage team worked tirelessly to save the environment from irreparable harm.
The key role a 'lost' reef is playing in SA's algal bloom fight
A marine ecologist's discovery two years ago sparked a restoration project and has become a key element in South Australia's response to a devastating algal bloom.
Government announces fishing restrictions amid ongoing algal bloom
The SA government is placing temporary restrictions on fishing in the Gulf St Vincent and Spencer Gulf as results from fish stock monitoring show declining numbers of some species.
Microplastics 'misconception' hurting seafood sector, scientists say
There are microplastics in almost everything, so why does seafood get such a bad reputation? Scientists say it is down to disproportionate research and media attention.
Why Norman Swan no longer uses plastic in the kitchen
Microplastics are everywhere, including our bodies and brains, and the exposure risk may be highest within our own homes.
South Australia plans mussel recovery after algal bloom crisis
Victor Harbor was one of the first areas affected by SA's harmful algal bloom. Now its citizens are funding and supporting research into rebuilding native mussel populations as it looks to the future.
From dry farmland to thriving wetland, swamp revival provides hope
The Mount Burr Swamp in South Australia is brimming with water, giving conservationists hope its success can be a blueprint for the future.
Landowner says PFAS contamination knocked $400,000 off property value
Christine Stasch was planning to sell her family farm and retire further north. Now, she is fighting for compensation after discovering PFAS contamination on her property.
The safety of washing plastic kitchenware in dishwashers
If you're worried about microplastics, is it safe to wash plastic containers and other utensils in the dishwasher, given the use of heat and detergents? We asked two experts.
Seafood 'good as it's ever been' as sellers fear algal bloom message not getting through
While industry and government tell consumers South Australian seafood is safe, consumer demand is still down amid the algal bloom, with businesses concerned they may not survive.
Holiday-makers swap the beach for the river to avoid algal bloom
An algal bloom causing toxic foam and fish kills along South Australia's beaches prompts holiday-makers to consider alternative summer travel plans.
AI deployed in bid to prevent more mass fish deaths in outback NSW
A fish passage that connects the Darling River with Lake Wetherell in order to redistribute native fish is being trialled with the aim of preventing more ecological disasters.
Foam blankets Glenelg beach as government launches algal bloom hotline
Brown foam has blanketed one of the state's most popular tourist beaches in South Australia, as the state government launches an algal bloom hotline.
River community alarm at belated warnings over 'forever chemicals'
Documents sought through freedom of information laws show the extent of fish contamination in a NSW river, information an inquiry found the EPA kept from the community for eight months.
The sea is sick and has entered uncharted waters
The disastrous algal bloom that has been lapping at South Australia's shores has turned a coastline into a frontline, leaving many swimmers, surfers and seaside business operators wondering what the upcoming summer will look like.
As algal bloom recriminations grow, politicians point to the scientists
South Australia's algal bloom continues to cause political headaches for state and federal Labor. Perhaps that's why scientists are copping some of the flak now.