Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - November, 2022
As strong winds and torrential rains inundate Australia’s south-eastern coast, high intensity bushfires could follow.
Satellites spot flows
Researchers are using radar satellites to peer through clouds for flood information.
Study shows mangrove protection
A new study backed by SA Water shows mangroves are avid coastal protectors.
Threatened plans running out
Hundreds of threatened species recovery plans are due to expire in coming months.
Warning over NT water plans
The NT’s environment department has been warned about water allocation plans that could be “catastrophic”...
Water report shows dry effect
Experts say much of the world was drier than usual last year, despite La Niña.
Whales exposed in protected seas
Experts say whales are frequently exposed to shipping noise, even in Australian marine parks.
Reef risks danger listing
The UN has again raised concerns over the state of the Great Barrier Reef.
Experts release annual review
CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology have released the State of the Climate Report 2022.
Flood towns face long wait
Authorities have warned that Murray River floods may not recede until 2023.
Green cop plans continue
The Federal Government is preparing to launch a tough new national Environment Protection Agency (EPA).
Last meal echoes through ages
Scientists have discovered what one of Earth’s oldest animals had for its last meal.
MDBA boss warns of delay
The new chief of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority has delivered a speech to the National Rural Press Club.
Santos pause continues
Santos' giant Barossa gas project will remain on hold while the Federal Court considers an appeal.
Dam study details risk
A dam safety study says maximum flood events could significantly increase in coming years.
Funds flow to water works
The federal government is cracking down on shonky practices in the trading of water.
Water body reports on Gap
Australia’s major water lobby has issued a report on how to improve water services for First Nations communities.