Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Muswellbrook named Australia's third most polluted postcode

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Muswellbrook has been identified as the country's third worst postcode when it comes to air pollution, according to a new study by the Australian Conservation Foundation.

The organisation pulled the most recent emission data from the National Pollutant Inventory, collected from power stations, manufacturers, and mines. 

Mount Isa topped the list, followed by Newman in Western Australia. 

Six of the top ten postcodes for the highest air pollution also had a coal-fired power station or a coal mine.

You can take a look at the numbers in your postcode here.

Image credit: Australian Conservation Foundation.