No backyard is complete without a comfy place to sit. Start simple: add a bench, outdoor chairs, or even a porch swing. Arrange them around a table or a fire pit to make it feel welcoming.

Water from domestic bores is generally not metered, and he is also concerned there may be many illegal bores. "I know people who have put in their own backyard bores with a hand auger," he says.

Alert driven by backyard bore boom. By Wendy Frew Environment Reporter. August 24, 2006 — 10.00am. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The chemical company Orica has increased the area it is monitoring for groundwater pollution after a handful of backyard bores in ...

Toowoomba City Council says it does not expect a backlash from residents who could face restrictions on using backyard bores to water their gardens. Skip to main content. ABC News Homepage.

CHECK-UPS: The Hawke's Bay Regional Council website states you have an obligation to keep property bores well maintained and managed correctly. Photo/Duncan Brown. Despite much of the spotlight ...