Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - April, 2016
Experts say they are ‘working blind’ when it comes to predicting erosion along most of Australia’s coast.
Water leaks show lead avoided
Some intriguing documents suggest TasWater has been avoiding scientific findings about lead contamination.
Key cable could be back by June
Executives have reassured Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman that the Basslink power cable will be repaired in June.
Liberal leader warns of green recession
Former Liberal leader John Hewson says the next global recession could be caused by climate change.
DPI says dry-up is environmental
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Water says the Darling River is being managed well.
River review looks at buyback effect
An independent report has found Commonwealth buybacks in the southern Murray-Darling have forced up water water prices over the past five years.
Tassie dams approach 12 per cent
The dams that power much of Tasmania have seen their storage levels drop even further.
Green groups burn gas expansion
The WA Conservation Council has launched Frack Free Future - new anti-fracking campaign to press the issue ahead of next year's state election.
Queensland clears way for coal giant
Queensland’s Palaszczuk government has granted the final major approval for the controversial Carmichael coal project in Central Queensland.
Tassie tech/power woes continue
The Tasmanian Government is urging power-users to reduce their use amid the state’s energy crisis.