Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - February, 2019
Farmers count flood deaths
There are estimates that half a million cattle have been killed in Queensland flood waters.
Tassie leads lake contamination
Lakes in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) are contaminated with dangerous metals at some of the highest levels in the world.
Yass swamped with water promises
Labor's NSW and federal branches have pledged $5 million each to fix water problems in Yass, if they win upcoming elections.
Abbot Point release reported
Queensland’s monsoonal rainfall has led to the release of water from Adani’s coal terminal.
Cotton drain called out
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick has challenged the cotton industry to justify its use of water.
Experts assess northern aquaculture
Experts are working on plans for a commercially viable aquaculture industry across northern Australia.
MDBA slammed
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority acted unlawfully, committed gross maladministration and ignored climate change ...
New flows for Lower Murrumbidgee
Authorities are releasing water to the lower Murrumbidgee to help reduce the risk of further fish death.
North Vic. water talks begin
Community consultation for the Northern Victoria Resource Plan is now open.
WA whales at risk of strike
An important Western Australian refuge for humpback whale mothers to nurse their newborn calves may no longer be the safe haven for them it once was.