Water usage expected to surge
The Department of Water has released a study suggesting water usage in Western Australia could surge by nearly 60 per cent over the next 20 years. It found Perth will have the greatest level of demand...
View ArticleApartment block owners aware of $215K bill: Water Corp
The Water Corporation has disputed allegations that the owners of an apartment block in Newman were unaware they would be receiving a huge water bill.
View ArticleIndustry growth sparks water fears
The Shire of Ashburton has warned Onslow could face severe water shortages unless industry and the Water Corporation address the issue ahead of major industrial development.
View ArticlePlan to target Onslow water supply
The Water Corporation says it is working on a plan to address inadequate water supplies in the Pilbara town of Onslow.
View ArticleArtesian water opening up opportunities for some stations
We did visit one property, a lot closer to Carnarvon, where there's an abundance of water, but not due to good recent rainfall. John Craig runs Marron Station about 180 kilometres south east of...
View ArticleImported recycled water ruled out
The State Government says it is exploring ways to secure future water supplies in the Pilbara following reports recycled water from Tokyo could be used for industry purposes.
View ArticleWA sinks Japanese recycled water plan
The Western Australian Government has ruled out the possibility of using recycled water from Japan to dampen iron ore dust in the Pilbara.
View ArticleLeaders urged to tackle water woes
The Western Australian Government is calling on community and industry leaders to pull together to find solutions to the Pilbara's water shortage.
View ArticleWater Minister calls for help from Pilbara locals
The Water Minister wants the public to suggest ways to solve the chronic water shortage in the Pilbara.
View ArticleChamber backs water woes brainstorming
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy has welcomed the Western Australian Government's call to community and industry leaders to look for ways of solving the Pilbara's chronic water shortage.
View ArticleRipper says water woes hampering Onslow
The Western Australian Opposition says the Pilbara town of Onslow is "being brought to its knees" by a severe water shortage.
View ArticleGovernment revenues jump as bills skyrocket
Government revenues have jumped as households pay more for power and water, leading the opposition to call for relief from skyrocketing bills.
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