Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - January, 2014
One of the last hurdles for dredging near the Great Barrier Reef is being approached today, with the main authority in charge of the marine park set to make its decision on the potentially destructive plan.
New deal for better practice when the cows come home
One large cattle station has become the site of the latest major conservation project in the Northern Territory.
New hub keeps icy experts close, but free from cold
A major hub has been opened which will see many of the world’s leading experts working close to Antarctica, basking in the relative comfort of Hobart.
Ocean probes enhanced with cross-water friendship
CSIRO researchers are using smart yellow sticks to see what makes the Indian Ocean tick.
Project tests small shifts to better face floods
Careful planning and tricky timing may be the keys to reducing the risk of floods, according to a new research project.
Public service honour for head of rolling river changes
One of the key figures behind implementation of water policy in the Murray-Darling Basin has been awarded for her efforts.
Talks on water changes go ahead with no delay
The Victorian Government is talking to residents about their wishes for the state’s water plan, but many who want a say think the talks should be delayed.
Top end trainees to take charge of their backyards
A new program will take trainees across land and sea to learn how to care for both environments.
Truss interrupts course toward new dam
There may be no federal money for the proposed Needles Gap dam.
Engineers welcome dredging technical checks
Engineers Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s Commission of Inquiry into a large-scale dredging project spill in Queensland.
Big farm plan expanded, could stick on water concerns
Developers are keen to get underway on a $2 billion agricultural project, but some locals say it cannot be done.
Inter-state sweep for fish bug founded
A group of Australian university researchers are conducting a check-up on the health of freshwater catfish, looking for evidence that Australian wild fish are still free from a bacterium found in imported specimens.
Locals fine with water leaving, Greens say it should stay
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder has announced it will sell water back to farmers in parts of northern NSW.
Millions wanted to let big dam plan stand
One man is leading the charge for the Federal Government funding to build a large dam in the central western region of New South Wales
Shark fight shakes fishers, Barnett stands firm
The Western Australian Premier says strong opposition to the state’s shark culling plan will not stop it going ahead, but it has made local fisherman hesitant to bid for tenders to help the killing.
Squid's trick pinched for stabler views
Science has continued its habit of stealing the best bits from nature, this time using a nice bit of squid design for a new way to balance vision and fact.
Wave plan buoyed by military millions
There has been some interest in a plan to build a large-scale wave energy farm off the coast of Victoria.
New water plan to build more than buybacks
The release of millions in funding to help Queensland farmers save water has been roundly welcomed.
Locals given voice on giant Georgetown multi-farm plan
A huge Integrated Food and Energy Development (IFED) has been declared a “state co-ordinated project” in Queensland, with residents soon able to have their say on the plan that will consume over half a million megalitres from a nearby river.
Reading coral reveals long-term player
Australian scientists have found a record of a long-term climate pattern locked within layers of coral, which has shown that the Great Barrier Reef is influenced by more factors than previously thought.
Scientists launch combined fight to stop fishing free-for-all
Over two hundred marine scientists have come out against a New South Wales State Government plan to permanently allow recreational fishing in environmentally sensitive areas.