Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - October, 2020
Conservationists want the Queensland Government to replace shark nets and drumlines with non-lethal alternatives.
WMO wants early action
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has called for ‘early action’ rather than ‘early warnings’ as extreme weather increases.
Pumped hydro planned for NSW
The NSW Government is fast-tracking a pumped hydro project ahead of coal-fired power station closures.
Feds issue new green spend
Environment minister Sussan Ley has announced $67.4 million for oceans and marine ecosystems.
Female whale sharks outstretch males
New research shows female whale sharks are the world’s largest fish.
Fitzroy changes impact sawfish
Changing water levels in Western Australia’s Fitzroy River are impacting freshwater sawfish growth and survival, new research shows.
New concrete could beat 'bergs
Australian researchers have a developed a cement-free concrete that could solve old sewage problems.