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West Australian
25-06-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Warning as guide for toxic chemicals in water updated
A vast majority of Australia's drinking water supplies meet new "forever chemicals" safety limits, but an expert warns more research needs to be done to understand true safe levels. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of 15,000 highly toxic, synthetic chemicals used for their resistance to heat, stains and grease. They are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they break down extremely slowly, including in humans. Emerging evidence has linked some of the chemicals to cancer, leading to tighter regulation of the substances, particularly in drinking water. Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council on Wednesday updated its guidelines, limiting perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) at 200 nanograms/litre, perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) at 8ng/L, perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) at 30ng/L and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) at 1000ng/L. The final values are the same as its draft guidelines except PFOS, which changed its limit from 4ng/L to 8ng/L. Industry body Water Services Association of Australia described the new guidelines as very conservative, erring on the side of safety and reflecting the latest evidence, saying recent national testing showed a "vast majority" of treated water sources would meet the new limits. Executive Director Adam Lovell said the water sector is highly regulated, and water utilities will continue to test and take immediate action to isolate, treat and protect drinking water supplies if they are near or exceed the guidelines. Chemical levels have been scrutinised in the past year after their discovery in the drinking water in Sydney's world-heritage listed Blue Mountains, home to 30,000, and at a national park downstream of a former quarry used by manufacturer 3M. Ian Wright, an environmental science professor at Western Sydney University, said data is still lacking to indicate a safe level of PFOS in Australian drinking water. "These guidelines, I can accept that they are reasonable at this point, but I don't think we've done enough research to know without doubt what the safe level is," Dr Wright told AAP. The associate professor, who is working with the Blue Mountains community, said authorities won't understand the true risks unless they study people impacted in detail. Blue Mountains anti-PFAS campaigner Jon Dee labelled the new guidelines a "national disgrace", saying Australia's standards were up to 50 times higher than the American equivalents. "This decision makes Australia a global outlier on PFAS," Mr Dee said. "Our health authorities are putting water utility convenience ahead of public health." The NSW government has confirmed all public drinking water supplied across metropolitan and regional areas meets the updated guidelines, and it is working with suppliers to equip them with long-term solutions to manage risks from the chemicals.
Perth Now
25-06-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Warning as guide for toxic chemicals in water updated
A vast majority of Australia's drinking water supplies meet new "forever chemicals" safety limits, but an expert warns more research needs to be done to understand true safe levels. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of 15,000 highly toxic, synthetic chemicals used for their resistance to heat, stains and grease. They are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they break down extremely slowly, including in humans. Emerging evidence has linked some of the chemicals to cancer, leading to tighter regulation of the substances, particularly in drinking water. Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council on Wednesday updated its guidelines, limiting perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) at 200 nanograms/litre, perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) at 8ng/L, perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) at 30ng/L and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) at 1000ng/L. The final values are the same as its draft guidelines except PFOS, which changed its limit from 4ng/L to 8ng/L. Industry body Water Services Association of Australia described the new guidelines as very conservative, erring on the side of safety and reflecting the latest evidence, saying recent national testing showed a "vast majority" of treated water sources would meet the new limits. Executive Director Adam Lovell said the water sector is highly regulated, and water utilities will continue to test and take immediate action to isolate, treat and protect drinking water supplies if they are near or exceed the guidelines. Chemical levels have been scrutinised in the past year after their discovery in the drinking water in Sydney's world-heritage listed Blue Mountains, home to 30,000, and at a national park downstream of a former quarry used by manufacturer 3M. Ian Wright, an environmental science professor at Western Sydney University, said data is still lacking to indicate a safe level of PFOS in Australian drinking water. "These guidelines, I can accept that they are reasonable at this point, but I don't think we've done enough research to know without doubt what the safe level is," Dr Wright told AAP. The associate professor, who is working with the Blue Mountains community, said authorities won't understand the true risks unless they study people impacted in detail. Blue Mountains anti-PFAS campaigner Jon Dee labelled the new guidelines a "national disgrace", saying Australia's standards were up to 50 times higher than the American equivalents. "This decision makes Australia a global outlier on PFAS," Mr Dee said. "Our health authorities are putting water utility convenience ahead of public health." The NSW government has confirmed all public drinking water supplied across metropolitan and regional areas meets the updated guidelines, and it is working with suppliers to equip them with long-term solutions to manage risks from the chemicals.
The Advertiser
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Ford Ranger Raptor claims third Finke Desert Race in a row
The Ford Ranger Raptor has won the Finke Desert Race for the third consecutive year, setting a new Production 4WD class record time in the process. Driven by Brad Lovell and navigated by Adam Lovell, the Ranger Raptor underlined its desert-smashing capability by dominating its class in the 2025 Tatts Finke Desert Race over the long weekend. The experienced Lovell duo set a new category record despite especially challenging conditions this year on the grueling 460km course from Alice Springs to Finke and back. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Finke win extends the Ranger Raptor's undefeated streak in major off-road races, following its class win at the 2022 Baja 1000 and the Finke Desert Race in 2023 and 2024. "Getting the third win here at Finke, especially on such a tough track and setting a new class record, is just incredible," said driver Brad Lovell. "This Ranger Raptor is an absolute weapon. It handled everything we threw at it, proving its toughness and performance. I couldn't be prouder of the team and this truck." Ford Performance global director Mark Rushbrook said the Australian-developed Ranger Raptor's latest race win highlights its position as the benchmark for high-performance off-road production vehicles. "To see the Ranger Raptor achieve a three-peat at Finke is phenomenal," he said. "This truck is a testament to Ford Performance engineering and its ability to deliver extreme capability and durability in the harshest environments. Its undefeated record across Baja and Finke speaks volumes about its DNA." Ford Australia Special Vehicle Engineering program manager Justin Capicchiano said: "Designing a truck that can perform like this in production class racing is what we strive for. "The Finke Desert Race is the ultimate test, and for the Ranger Raptor to not only win three times in a row but also set a new record shows the strength and resilience built into the race-prepared vehicle." MORE: Everything Ford Content originally sourced from: The Ford Ranger Raptor has won the Finke Desert Race for the third consecutive year, setting a new Production 4WD class record time in the process. Driven by Brad Lovell and navigated by Adam Lovell, the Ranger Raptor underlined its desert-smashing capability by dominating its class in the 2025 Tatts Finke Desert Race over the long weekend. The experienced Lovell duo set a new category record despite especially challenging conditions this year on the grueling 460km course from Alice Springs to Finke and back. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Finke win extends the Ranger Raptor's undefeated streak in major off-road races, following its class win at the 2022 Baja 1000 and the Finke Desert Race in 2023 and 2024. "Getting the third win here at Finke, especially on such a tough track and setting a new class record, is just incredible," said driver Brad Lovell. "This Ranger Raptor is an absolute weapon. It handled everything we threw at it, proving its toughness and performance. I couldn't be prouder of the team and this truck." Ford Performance global director Mark Rushbrook said the Australian-developed Ranger Raptor's latest race win highlights its position as the benchmark for high-performance off-road production vehicles. "To see the Ranger Raptor achieve a three-peat at Finke is phenomenal," he said. "This truck is a testament to Ford Performance engineering and its ability to deliver extreme capability and durability in the harshest environments. Its undefeated record across Baja and Finke speaks volumes about its DNA." Ford Australia Special Vehicle Engineering program manager Justin Capicchiano said: "Designing a truck that can perform like this in production class racing is what we strive for. "The Finke Desert Race is the ultimate test, and for the Ranger Raptor to not only win three times in a row but also set a new record shows the strength and resilience built into the race-prepared vehicle." MORE: Everything Ford Content originally sourced from: The Ford Ranger Raptor has won the Finke Desert Race for the third consecutive year, setting a new Production 4WD class record time in the process. Driven by Brad Lovell and navigated by Adam Lovell, the Ranger Raptor underlined its desert-smashing capability by dominating its class in the 2025 Tatts Finke Desert Race over the long weekend. The experienced Lovell duo set a new category record despite especially challenging conditions this year on the grueling 460km course from Alice Springs to Finke and back. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Finke win extends the Ranger Raptor's undefeated streak in major off-road races, following its class win at the 2022 Baja 1000 and the Finke Desert Race in 2023 and 2024. "Getting the third win here at Finke, especially on such a tough track and setting a new class record, is just incredible," said driver Brad Lovell. "This Ranger Raptor is an absolute weapon. It handled everything we threw at it, proving its toughness and performance. I couldn't be prouder of the team and this truck." Ford Performance global director Mark Rushbrook said the Australian-developed Ranger Raptor's latest race win highlights its position as the benchmark for high-performance off-road production vehicles. "To see the Ranger Raptor achieve a three-peat at Finke is phenomenal," he said. "This truck is a testament to Ford Performance engineering and its ability to deliver extreme capability and durability in the harshest environments. Its undefeated record across Baja and Finke speaks volumes about its DNA." Ford Australia Special Vehicle Engineering program manager Justin Capicchiano said: "Designing a truck that can perform like this in production class racing is what we strive for. "The Finke Desert Race is the ultimate test, and for the Ranger Raptor to not only win three times in a row but also set a new record shows the strength and resilience built into the race-prepared vehicle." MORE: Everything Ford Content originally sourced from: The Ford Ranger Raptor has won the Finke Desert Race for the third consecutive year, setting a new Production 4WD class record time in the process. Driven by Brad Lovell and navigated by Adam Lovell, the Ranger Raptor underlined its desert-smashing capability by dominating its class in the 2025 Tatts Finke Desert Race over the long weekend. The experienced Lovell duo set a new category record despite especially challenging conditions this year on the grueling 460km course from Alice Springs to Finke and back. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Finke win extends the Ranger Raptor's undefeated streak in major off-road races, following its class win at the 2022 Baja 1000 and the Finke Desert Race in 2023 and 2024. "Getting the third win here at Finke, especially on such a tough track and setting a new class record, is just incredible," said driver Brad Lovell. "This Ranger Raptor is an absolute weapon. It handled everything we threw at it, proving its toughness and performance. I couldn't be prouder of the team and this truck." Ford Performance global director Mark Rushbrook said the Australian-developed Ranger Raptor's latest race win highlights its position as the benchmark for high-performance off-road production vehicles. "To see the Ranger Raptor achieve a three-peat at Finke is phenomenal," he said. "This truck is a testament to Ford Performance engineering and its ability to deliver extreme capability and durability in the harshest environments. Its undefeated record across Baja and Finke speaks volumes about its DNA." Ford Australia Special Vehicle Engineering program manager Justin Capicchiano said: "Designing a truck that can perform like this in production class racing is what we strive for. "The Finke Desert Race is the ultimate test, and for the Ranger Raptor to not only win three times in a row but also set a new record shows the strength and resilience built into the race-prepared vehicle." MORE: Everything Ford Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Ford Ranger Raptor claims third Finke Desert Race in a row
The Ford Ranger Raptor has won the Finke Desert Race for the third consecutive year, setting a new Production 4WD class record time in the process. Driven by Brad Lovell and navigated by Adam Lovell, the Ranger Raptor underlined its desert-smashing capability by dominating its class in the 2025 Tatts Finke Desert Race over the long weekend. The experienced Lovell duo set a new category record despite especially challenging conditions this year on the grueling 460km course from Alice Springs to Finke and back. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Finke win extends the Ranger Raptor's undefeated streak in major off-road races, following its class win at the 2022 Baja 1000 and the Finke Desert Race in 2023 and 2024. 'Getting the third win here at Finke, especially on such a tough track and setting a new class record, is just incredible,' said driver Brad Lovell. 'This Ranger Raptor is an absolute weapon. It handled everything we threw at it, proving its toughness and performance. I couldn't be prouder of the team and this truck.' Ford Performance global director Mark Rushbrook said the Australian-developed Ranger Raptor's latest race win highlights its position as the benchmark for high-performance off-road production vehicles. 'To see the Ranger Raptor achieve a three-peat at Finke is phenomenal,' he said. 'This truck is a testament to Ford Performance engineering and its ability to deliver extreme capability and durability in the harshest environments. Its undefeated record across Baja and Finke speaks volumes about its DNA.' Ford Australia Special Vehicle Engineering program manager Justin Capicchiano said: 'Designing a truck that can perform like this in production class racing is what we strive for. 'The Finke Desert Race is the ultimate test, and for the Ranger Raptor to not only win three times in a row but also set a new record shows the strength and resilience built into the race-prepared vehicle.'
Perth Now
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Ford Ranger Raptor claims third Finke Desert Race in a row
The Ford Ranger Raptor has won the Finke Desert Race for the third consecutive year, setting a new Production 4WD class record time in the process. Driven by Brad Lovell and navigated by Adam Lovell, the Ranger Raptor underlined its desert-smashing capability by dominating its class in the 2025 Tatts Finke Desert Race over the long weekend. The experienced Lovell duo set a new category record despite especially challenging conditions this year on the grueling 460km course from Alice Springs to Finke and back. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Finke win extends the Ranger Raptor's undefeated streak in major off-road races, following its class win at the 2022 Baja 1000 and the Finke Desert Race in 2023 and 2024. 'Getting the third win here at Finke, especially on such a tough track and setting a new class record, is just incredible,' said driver Brad Lovell. 'This Ranger Raptor is an absolute weapon. It handled everything we threw at it, proving its toughness and performance. I couldn't be prouder of the team and this truck.' Supplied Credit: CarExpert Ford Performance global director Mark Rushbrook said the Australian-developed Ranger Raptor's latest race win highlights its position as the benchmark for high-performance off-road production vehicles. 'To see the Ranger Raptor achieve a three-peat at Finke is phenomenal,' he said. 'This truck is a testament to Ford Performance engineering and its ability to deliver extreme capability and durability in the harshest environments. Its undefeated record across Baja and Finke speaks volumes about its DNA.' Supplied Credit: CarExpert Ford Australia Special Vehicle Engineering program manager Justin Capicchiano said: 'Designing a truck that can perform like this in production class racing is what we strive for. 'The Finke Desert Race is the ultimate test, and for the Ranger Raptor to not only win three times in a row but also set a new record shows the strength and resilience built into the race-prepared vehicle.' MORE: Everything Ford
