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River waste water plan 'threatens reef'
7 News
31 October 2013
Plans to let more mines release excess water into Queensland rivers will pose a threat to the Great Barrier Reef, the Greens say.
Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney has told parliament he expects more mines to carry out the practice under a pilot program this wet season. Read more
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