Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - October, 2015
Thousands of people have been forced to bathe in and drink contaminated water, as a tropical island off Queensland becomes considerably less idyllic.
Grants give bigger chance to grab offshore oil
The Federal Government has granted four new offshore petroleum exploration permits for waters off Western Australia.
Glencore bags Newcastle's green view
A top executive from mining giant Glencore has slammed the Newcastle City Council for not supporting coal mines.
EPA takes good look at gold tailings threat
Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is assessing the risks from Stawell Gold's leaking tailings dam, which threatens to flood nearby waterways with toxic water.
Experts drill for forecast definition
Australian scientists have joined an international group looking millions of years into the past to better predict the future.
Officials to talk on Broken Hill supply plan
A community forum next week will let residents of Broken Hill speak directly to NSW water minister Niall Blair.
Riverprize goes to excellent ecosystem crew
The 2015 Riverprize has been awarded to a South Australian Indigenous organisation for its exemplary ecosystem management.
Survey spots salty climate risk
Researchers say rising sea levels could take a big toll on freshwater fish species in Kakadu National Park.
Turtles step out in tiny science suits
Sea turtles are testing out the latest in summer swimsuit fashion, as part of a project to find out more about their eating habits.
Massive fine settled after big BP spill
US Courts have ordered BP to pay more than $US20 billion ($AU28 billion) in fines from the deadly Gulf of Mexico oil spill five years ago.
Newcastle gets green light for port 4
The NSW Planning Assessment Commission has given a green light to Port Waratah’s Terminal 4 project in Newcastle.