Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - November, 2017
Tasmania’s Auditor-General has released an assessment of the state’s water and sewerage management.
Tassal backs off dump plans
Tassal says it will not dump treated wastewater from its Macquarie Harbour pens back into the harbour.
Locals want more PFAS advice
The NT Government has been accused of leaving Katherine's medical staff in the lurch about the health risks posed by PFAS chemical contamination in the town's water supply.
LGA pushes NRM Levy
South Australian political parties have been called on to commit to collecting the natural resource management levy at the state level.
Chemical linked to first life
Researchers may have discovered the chemical spark that led to life on Earth.
Experts assess crops for dry times
Researchers have looked at the most water-efficient crops for the future of agriculture.
TasWater takeover seems less likely
Tasmania's Treasurer has been accused of “having a tantrum” over the difficulty of passing key bills including the TasWater takeover.
UN says records to be set
The UN says it is very likely that 2017 will be one of the three hottest years on record.
Ghost nets haunting Gulf turtles
Authorities have warned that Australia’s northern coastline is becoming a hotspot for ‘ghost nets’.
Locals claim Queen River spill
Residents of a town on Tasmania's west coast say pollutions has turned the Queen River a deep shade of orange.
MDB probe hears call for reform
A senate inquiry has been told there needs to be serious changes to the way water is managed ...
Minister declares war on lawns
WA’s water minister has suggested people rip up their lawns to save valuable resources.