Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - May, 2020
Adani approved by ignorant system
There is new evidence that expert advice was ignored or dismissed in the Adani Carmichael mine approval process.
Five-way waves excite surfers
A new wave machine has been developed in Australia that creates waves for surfers from the centre of a pool.
Ancient lake provides insight
A prehistoric lake has provided a long-term record of floods and flows on the Murray Darling River.
Nearly half live in hotspots
A new study warns that up to three billion people live in areas that will be too hot for humans within 50 years.
New chief for WaterNSW
After six years as CEO of WaterNSW, David Harris has advised the board of his resignation.
WA reveals carting cost
The WA Government says it has spent $1.6 million carting water since May 2019.
Hydrogen money flows
The Federal Government has created a $300 million fund to help finance hydrogen projects.
Report slams frack approval
A leaked expert report shows the Queensland Government was informed of the risks of further gas fracking in the state's Channel Country.
Subsidies lift MDB extraction
A new study has found that water-saving subsidies lead to more water extraction in the Murray-Darling Basin.