Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - February, 2022
Fresh fish deaths reported
Reports say thousands of dead fish have washed up along NSW’s Parramatta River.
Heat affects drugged waters
Higher temperatures may reduce effects of antidepressant pollution on wildlife.
Locals baulk at licence bid
The NT Water Controller is facing calls to reject a big new water licence.
Premier wants help on Paradise
The Queensland government wants the federal government to match its $600 million commitment to fix Paradise Dam.
State buys new park
Queensland will soon be home to a new national park, after the Queensland Government bought 35,300ha of “unique ecosystems” near Townsville.
Anenome studied for drug potential
A venomous Australian sea anemone may hold the secret to new life-saving drugs.
Coastal review finds heavy effects
A new study says only 15 per cent of coastal areas around the world remain intact.
NSW schools on bottled supply
Dozens of NSW public schools are relying on deliveries of bottled water.
Hunter imports high-tech piping
Hunter Water is taking a surgical approach to patching up damaged water mains.
Pledge made for Reef at risk
The Prime Minister has pledged $1 billion for the Great Barrier Reef, while a new report shows the immense risk it faces.
UN could slam dam plans
United Nations scientists have stoked fears that the Blue Mountains could lose its world heritage status because of a dam-raising scheme.
Wastewater sweeps still needed
Experts say wastewater COVID testing is still useful, even as the virus becomes more widespread.