Federal government approves controversial 15-year sand extraction plan in WA
The federal government approved a plan to extract sand from Western Australia's seabed, enough to fill 28,000 Olympic-sized pools, for 15 years. Environmental groups are alarmed, citing risks to vulnerable species like flatback turtles and calling on the state environment minister to intervene. Critics argue this project could initiate a larger sand mining industry, threatening marine.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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