Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - December, 2017
Researchers have found coral that appears to be adapting to ocean acidification.
Defence holds PFAS meetings
The Defence Department is continuing to respond to PFAS contamination near old RAAF bases.
Frack review makes many calls
The NT Government’s fracking inquiry has handed down a preliminary report that includes a call to protect groundwater resources.
River review plans for dry future
WaterNSW has developed a plan it says would see the lower Darling River continue to flow ...
Satellites make seafloor sweep
Australian scientists have used data collected by satellites to explain seafloor biodiversity.
White spot failures detailed
A new review says a string of biosecurity failures allowed white spot disease to spread in Queensland ...
EPA green lights NT waste site
The NT EPA has approved a controversial hazardous waste storage facility and salt mine.
Adelaide hit for cap fail
Adelaide City Council has been fined $90,000 environmental breaches described as “deliberate” and “unacceptable”.
Call for new WA water charges
Western Australia’s water utilities are charging more for water than it costs them to provide.
Locals slip on new Red List
Experts say climate change is already having serious impacts on the Western Ringtail Possum.
Plant rafts for water rinse
Australian engineers are working on new ways to remove heavy metal pollution from waterways and soils.
Review makes river recommendations
A scathing review has called for MDB water meters to be upgraded.
CSIRO hopes to open ocean science
CSIRO has launched a new book to explain the crucial role oceans play in the lives of all Australians.
QLD flood case underway
A class action by 6,000 people has started almost 7 years after Queensland’s fatal floods.
Blood tests funded for PFAS town
The Federal Government has finally announced blood tests will be offered to Katherine residents affected by toxic firefighting foam.
Experts brought in for offshore wind
Plans are afoot to build Australia’s first offshore wind farm off the coast of Victoria.