Mark Twain famously said "whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting over".

Lithium is currently one of the key ingredients in the batteries used in electric vehicles and the storage of renewable energy generated from wind, solar and hydro.

The state government is relying on modelling that shows there will be enough water in the NSW Hunter River system to allow mining and power generators to continue operating even if the drought worsens.

Prehistoric sailors once roamed Bendigo's seas, but where is the gold they are buried with?

"There's no debate, thermal coal is in a long term structural decline."

The race is on to beat China at its own game and meet increasing global demand.

Water from South Australia's desalination plant is going to be used to help drought-affected farmers around the country.

Tamworth council and the construction sector swapped ideas about how they can work together to save water.

"If the drought has taught us anything, it is that we must look at all measures to secure water."

Hunter H2O opens its first regional office in Tamworth