Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - October, 2018
A report on a controversial $444 million reef funding injection has been delayed.
WaterNSW launches review
WaterNSW is considering new storage as part of wider investigations into improving water resource management in the Macquarie Valley.
Locals voice fracking objection
Indigenous people from remote parts of the Northern Territory says they have not given permission for Origin Energy to frack their land.
Scientists want new eyes on Australia
The Australian Academy of Science says a ‘downward-looking telescope’ should be used to unlock Australia’s hidden mineral wealth.
Coral sounds studied
Gas bubbles produced by marine algae during photosynthesis “ring” when released, a new study has found.
MDBA does satellite sweep
The MDBA has used satellite imagery to monitor possible water theft in the Northern Basin.
New boat coating tested
A new coating can cut the build-up of algae and barnacles on ship hydraulic components, according to tests on HMAS Canberra.
Water boss rip off revealed
An inquiry has found Goulburn-Murray Water boss Patrick Lennon wrongly spent thousands of dollars of public funds.
IPCC warns of warming
The UN says greenhouse gas pollution must reach zero by about 2050 in order to stop global warming at 1.5 degrees.
Cancer body calls for Roundup review
The Cancer Council wants an independent review into the world's most popular weedkiller.
Wave farm asked to show funding
Carnegie Clean Energy has been told to prove it can fund its major wave power project.
LGNSW wants drought money now
Councils in NSW want drought funding to be sent to struggling farmers immediately.
MDBA reflects on redirection
The chairman of the MDBA has spoken against the idea of diverting environmental water to drought-affected farmers.
PM backs big Reef grant
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken responsibility for a $444 million Great Barrier Reef grant.
Price speaks on whale watch
Environment Minister Melissa Price says Australia will not send a ship to monitor Japan’s “scientific” whaling hunts.
Small town crowdfunds bore
A remote community in WA is crowdfunding for a uranium-free water supply.
WA town has quarry queries
Residents in the WA Indigenous village of Roelands are concerned a new quarry could harm their water supply.
Sanitation standards set
The WHO has launched global guidelines in an effort to set a universal standard for sanitation by 2030.