Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - September, 2024
An environmental group is escalating its efforts to block fracking in the Beetaloo Basin.
Fish fights spook staff
Fisheries officers in NSW are demanding better protection against violent poachers.
AI entering water game
The water sector appears to be embracing digital transformation, with AI playing a significant role.
Climate guide for WA sources
A new climate projections guide has been released to support water resource management in Western Australia.
Flood warning update begins
The Federal Government has launched a decade-long overhaul of Australia’s flood warning systems.
Longer droughts predicted
Researchers warn that droughts towards the end of the century could last longer than previously predicted.
MDBA seeks better links
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority says it is shifting focus from infrastructure alone to ...
TasWater talks for major work
TasWater has launched a community engagement initiative to prepare Hobart residents for the Selfs Point Sewer Transformation Project.
PEP-11 plans knocked back
The PEP-11 gas project has suffered another blow after years of political drama.
Funds open for nothern flows
Almost $15 million has been provided to assist Queensland's water woes.
Learning leads croc response
Education appears to be more effective than culling crocs for public safety in the NT.
Native decline in overdue report
Tasmania has released its first State of the Environment report in 15 years.
Beetaloo facing water review
An independent review will decide if federal intervention halts Beetaloo Basin fracking projects.
German links enhanced
Australia and Germany have agreed to expand their collaboration on energy and climate initiatives through a joint $660 million investment in green hydrogen.
Biogas takes Earth prize
Melbourne Water has won an Earth Award for its biogas-to-electricity project.
Citizens sweep Murray-Darling species
Citizen scientists have made new findings on threatened fish species in the Murray-Darling Basin.
COTS thrive in dead coral
Research shows crown-of-thorns starfish thrive in the coral devastation they create.