Enlarge image Mungo National Park, NSW: The landscapes are extraordinary, with solidified, wind-blown sand dunes and dry lakes making for a moon-like vision. But Mungo is important for changing the way we thought about human inhabitation in Australia – skeletal remains found here showed that indigenous people have been in Australia for a lot longer than previously thought. Indigenous-guided tours that delve into that history and traditional beliefs about the land and weather will leave you with your mind racing.
Photo: Tourism NT of Mungo National Park, NSW: The landscapes are extraordinary, with solidified, wind-blown sand dunes and dry lakes making for a moon-like vision. But Mungo is important for changing the way we thought about human inhabitation in Australia – skeletal remains found here showed that indigenous people have been in Australia for a lot longer than previously thought. Indigenous-guided tours that delve into that history and traditional bel
BHP finds toxic chemical in mining hub groundwater
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BHP is facing a groundwater contamination challenge at its iron ore mines after detecting the same dangerous chemicals that have been found at Australian Defence Force sites and on Victoria’s troubled West Gate tunnel project.
WA’s Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has raised concerns about a potential threat to human health, including to mine workers, and the environment in ordering remediation work and a more detailed risk assessment.
The giant Mount Whaleback mine is part of BHP’s Newman hub. WA’s Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has classified Mt Whaleback as a contaminated site with remediation required.
A low pressure system that s caused flooding over northern WA during the past week could soon make controlling the fires near Perth harder, then easier.
Parts of NSW and Queensland brace for wild weather similar to a cyclone event sbs.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sbs.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
More wild weather expected to hit Qld, NSW sbs.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sbs.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.