Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - November, 2023
New research shows cryptocurrency mining uses a significant amount of water.
$50m for Reef efforts
The Albanese Government has announced an extra $50 million to improve water quality in the Great Barrier Reef.
Big weir completed
Construction on Australia’s newest major water infrastructure asset is now complete.
Murray dredging set
The South Australian government is set to recommence dredging at the Murray Mouth.
Shallow systems studied
Scientists are studying how climate change will impact the world's shallow-water ecosystems.
Surface supplies reviewed
A new study explores whether human needs can be met by surface water and river supplies alone.
Tailings risk detailed
Nearly a third of the world’s mine tailings are stored within or near protected conservation areas, research has found.
GAB storage slammed
Opposition is mounting against plans to store carbon in the Great Artesian Basin (GAB).
Greens agree to MDB deal
Labor has struck a deal with the Greens to bolster the role of First Nations people in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Fern Tree tops taste test
Tasmania has won the award for Australia’s best tasting tap water for the third time in eight years.
Hot heading detailed
“Humanity is breaking all the wrong records when it comes to climate change,” says the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) ...
Big flows to back gas
The Northern Territory has unveiled one of its largest water allocation plans ever.
Climate poses power risks
Analysts say Australia's power system faces heightened exposure to climate change.
Hunter cost options open
Hunter Water is offering support to customers affected by cost-of-living increases.