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Cracks above mine spark fears for city's water catchment

The Dendrobium underground coal mine in the Special Areas near the Illawarra.

An independent study has found unexpected valley bulging and fractures reaching the surface above a major coal mine in the greater Sydney catchment, prompting WaterNSW to seek greater scrutiny of future mining applications.

Drowning deaths rise in WA

There were 42 drowning fatalities in WA in the past 12 months.

"We are seeing high number of drowning deaths in boating related fatalities, rock fishing fatalities and also alcohol related drowning deaths as well."

Giants torn on replacement for Mumford

Unlucky: The loss of Shane Mumford due to injury is a massive blow to GWS.

Greater Western Sydney are no closer to deciding a replacement for injured ruckman Shane Mumford despite already holding lengthy discussions on the subject.