# Brisbane's Hidden Water Crisis

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Podcast: [Brisbane News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brisbane-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7581033)
Published: 2026-05-19T06:55:14+00:00
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## Resource

In the nineties, Brisbane faced a potential water crisis due to contaminated water. Former mayor Jim Soorley revealed that the city was days away from running out of drinkable water. Secret meetings and emergency plans were in place, while the public remained unaware. A young environmental scientists control experiment saved the day, highlighting the importance of transparency and quick thinking in leadership. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6e0dbc9ab24ac6bb

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