Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - February, 2022
Climate scientists warn that climate change is now a threat to human wellbeing.
CSIRO aids drought plans
A new partnership is bringing some of Australia’s top minds into regional drought resilience planning.
Mangrove boost mapped
Restoration of mangroves and seagrasses can lead to substantial recovery, but it could take decades, research finds.
Snowy flows fall short
Experts say the environmental water flow agreement for the Snowy River has never reached its annual target.
Funding to fight for Antarctic stake
The Federal Government has put up over $800 million for new Antarctic activities, but the funds are not a matter of pure research.
Greens plug huge energy shift
The Greens have proposed a $40 billion renationalisation of Australia’s energy sector.
Feds look at green loopholes
New documents suggest the Commonwealth wants to reduce its role in environmental decision-making.
IPCC readies new report
The IPCC is beginning the process to approve its latest report on impacts of climate change.
Koala consideration changed
The Australian Government has officially listed the koala as endangered.
New pipe for Perth
WA Water Minister Dave Kelly has announced a new water pipeline to cater for Perth’s growing south-east.
NSW preps harvest rules
Controversial floodplain harvesting regulations could soon be in place in NSW.
Paradise Dam funds matched
The Federal Government has agreed to fund the remaining $600 million cost of fixing Queensland’s Paradise Dam.
Reef bleach risk assessed
Cooler weather is expected to reduce the threat of mass bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef this summer.
Water broker rules loom
Water brokers may soon be regulated like real estate agents and financial professionals, according to a new report.
Hazelwood lake questioned
The Victorian Government wants more details on a plan to turn the site of the old Hazelwood coal mine into a lake.