Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - May, 2014
Nine new permits have been awarded for offshore oil exploration around Australia.
Bodies join to tap into wasteful habits
A major environmental group has joined with the water industry in urging Queenslanders to put down the plastic bottle and turn on a tap.
Consolidation sees solid commissioner scrapped
Irrigators in NSW are not impressed by the sudden scrapping of the state’s Water Commissioner.
Councils urged to look at tomorrow's water needs now
The man in charge of enhancing the stormwater systems of regional West Australian communities says local councils need to plan for future water needs.
Forest flood marks turning tide for flow control
A huge flood began in Victoria this week but luckily, it was intentional.
Independent aid flows to help our neighbours
One tiny island nation in the Pacific is having its lack of clean water addressed by the life-saving work of an independent Australian aid group.
Liberal slams CSIRO cuts for lack of federal understanding
Despite efforts to avoid it, millions of dollars in budget cuts will force CSIRO to close down several sites for world-leading research.
Maths moves marine science away from simple model
Researchers have released ground-breaking findings to dismiss a common theory of biodiversity, and could change the way some environments are managed.
Toxic pool dealt with soon, months after contamination fine
The operators of a large CSG exploration project are getting around to shutting down their leaking storage pond, after being fined several months ago.
Carbon rise pulls good grain from common crops
The world’s polluted atmosphere means plants are becoming less nutritious, and risk losing some key ingredients altogether.
Councils' new green light meets disapproval
The Federal Environment Minister has defended his decision to give state governments more power over mining approvals.
Gold mine accused of tarnishing local flows
Community complaints have forced one mining company to check for contaminated water near its Bendigo mine site.
Murray modifications will bring a few low weeks
The River Murray will drop to low levels for a few weeks this winter, as work is carried out on the Mildura weir.
Top End allocation talks see concerns collide
Representatives from all interested parties have raised their voices about the state of water licences allocation laws in the Northern Territory.
Floating gas giants fail to fill industry's demands
An industry body has warned that mining and processing natural gas in giant offshore factories will cost thousands of onshore Australian jobs.
Nuclear firm says frozen wall could work
Japan's Industry Ministry has given a glimpse of the soil-freezing technique it hopes will stop the spread of a radioactive material from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site.
Touring factory brings tech edge to Top End
A high-tech road show is making its way across the Northern Territory, bringing futuristic methods to ancient practices.
Port report finds leaks in legislation
An independent inquiry has found environmental conditions on a central Queensland port expansion were virtually meaningless.
Thousand year boost shows where the rain has gone
New Australian research has added some detail to the world’s ocean, air and climate maps.
Water funds drawn up, splashed in different areas
Big moves in funding pools have upset the flow of water-related funding in the federal budget.
A cheap and easy way to trap centuries of supply
An Australian expert has put forth a proposal that could protect the nation from water scarcity for generations.