Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - June, 2020
Murray-Darling ministers are commissioning a study into ways of increasing the capacity of the Barmah Choke.
CSG saps farmers' cover
Australia's largest insurance company says farmers with coal seam gas (CSG) infrastructure on their property will not be covered for public liability.
Green 'lawfare' denied
Research suggests major developments are not regularly held up because of legal challenges to environmental approvals.
Water effects follow fires
Experts say the environmental effects of rain after bushfire can be as significant as the fire itself.
Tech heads set on seas
CSIRO and Microsoft are partnering to tackle plastic waste and illegal fishing.
Big finds expected from SKA
Australia will soon be home to half of the most sensitive telescope ever.
Female CEOs bring millions
New research shows Australian companies do better when they have more women in leadership.
Finkel calls for efficiency
Australia’s chief scientist says the nation must do more to lift energy efficiency.
Lizards in live evolution
There is a type of small Australian lizard that sits in an interesting evolutionary middle ground.
PM hints at attack
Scott Morrison gave a vague address about cyber-security last week, and now experts have fleshed out his message.
Warning over COVID payback
New figures suggest Australia’s big money COVID-19 responses will not require serious austerity to repay.
SA slashes water bills
The SA Government says household water bills will be slashed to ease coronavirus pressures.
Santos CSG approval planned
A timeline has been set for the approval of the Santos Narrabri gas project.
Sensors set on water use
CSIRO scientists are working to maximise every drop of irrigation water for farmers.