Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - May, 2023
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted water surrounding a unique comet.
State picks Reef fixers
The Queensland Government has announced a $6 million investment in streambank remediation projects.
PFAS settlement set
The Commonwealth has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over PFAS contamination caused by ...
Big funds for hydrogen
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest could be one of the federal budget’s biggest winners.
Budget backs planned EPA
This week's budget papers lay out significant funding for threatened species and environmental outcomes.
Changes planned for green portfolio
The federal budget includes measures to re-jig the work of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
MDB money flows
The latest federal budget includes new funding to ‘future-proof’ the Murray-Darling Basin.
Salmon plan lands
The Tasmanian government has released a Salmon Industry Plan aimed at reviving public support for the island's salmon industry.
Water spending contained
The Albanese Government is looking to save over $800 million by scrapping old water projects.
NASA boosts cyclone tracking
NASA has launched two small satellites to help track tropical cyclones from a base in New Zealand.
CSG health issues reviewed
CSIRO researchers have explored the influence of coal seam gas activity on human health.
Farm chemical unknowns outlined
An official report has warned about inadequate agricultural chemical monitoring in Australia.
Locals front UN summit
Australian efforts have been highlighted at the UN’s Global Water Conference.
Missing millions called out
Millions of dollars allocated to provide water security for Indigenous groups in the Murray-Darling Basin has yet to be utilised ...
Park money promised
Australia's national parks are set to receive a much-needed boost, with the upcoming federal budget set to provide over $250 million in extra funding.
Snowy delays mount
Snowy Hydro has announced a delay of up to two years for its Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project ...
Mine lake plan questioned
Conservationists are concerned about plans to turn an old coal mine into a lake.