News and Media

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17th May 2018

What happens to small towns whose water becomes big business for bottled brands?

March 2018

WHO launches health review after microplastics found in 90% of bottled water.

War on Waste is a landmark series sparking action across the nation targetting water bottles, straws and the recycling crisis.

NEW BOTTLED WATER DISPUTE AT SPRINGBROOK

Should the Gold Coast City Council allow a third water extraction business to operate at Springbrook?

21 March 2018

Bottled water has become big business, and it’s dividing regional communities.

30 May 2018

Residents fuming over plans for 17 million litres of water a year to be taken and sold to bottled water companies.

IT’S NOT JUST US!

Right now in the state of Victoria, a state election is just two months away.  Even if Asahi does stop bottling Stanley’s water, there is nothing stopping the company from hopping across to the next valley and sending its trucks there.

27th October 2018

UKI RESIDENTS TAKE STAND AGAINST MINING TRUCKS

Uki residents took a stand today against groundwater mining trucks driving through their town.

26th October 2018

WE THE PEOPLE PODCAST

Kent Bayley hosts a thought provoking commentary segment dealing with local, state and national issues that affect us all.  Listen to what he has to say about saving Springbrook Waterfalls.

WILDFIRES LINKED TO GROUNDWATER DEPLETION

Researchers find that low water can dry ecosystems, leading to conditions that encourage fires to spread.