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Sunday, October 17

High and dry: Court decision denies 2011 flood victims compensation

Victims of Queensland’s 2011 floods say they cannot fathom how a dam operator has won an appeal that could deny them $440 million in compensation.

Water, water everywhere...except where it counts

Nearly a week of torrential rain has replenished south-east Queensland’s water supply by just three per cent and the region’s largest storage – Wivenhoe Dam – remains a little over one-third full.

Lake Moogerah's is at 13.3 per cent capacity, meaning a likely ban on holiday boating activities. Photo: Seqwater

Dam levels lowest since 2009 as authorities contemplate water restrictions

South-east Queensland residents are using less water than they were 12 months ago but still face a return to water restrictions if the region’s major dams do not get substantial rain in their catchments soon.

Hole in the bucket: Water entity paid $18m to State but hid much larger liability

Government-owned water business Seqwater failed to account for its liability arising from a 2011 floods class action, showing its financial statements in a much better light

Sunshine Coast for the holidays? Make sure you brush carefully

Residents and holidaymakers on the Sunshine Coast may want to cut down on the sugary treats in the leadup to Christmas as there will be no fluoride in their drinking water for up to nine weeks.