Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - June, 2024
Central Coast regulations changing
The New South Wales Government has announced significant changes to the regulatory framework governing the Central Coast Council's water and sewerage services.
Murrumbidgee funds open
The Federal Government has pledged up to $55.6 million to enhance the health of the Upper Murrumbidgee River.
UNESCO calls for Reef work
UNESCO has called for stronger climate targets to preserve the Great Barrier Reef.
Water engineers spotlighted
For International Women in Engineering Day, Melbourne Water has higlighted three women engineers making significant industry contributions.
PFAS breakdown improved
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against PFAS, commonly referred to as 'forever chemicals'.
Offshore project proposed
The Australian Government has made a preliminary decision on feasibility licences for offshore wind projects off the coast of Hunter, New South Wales.
Daily Mars frost discovered
Scientists have discovered morning frost on some of the oldest and tallest volcanoes in the Solar System.
Fresh funds for GAB scheme
The Queensland Government has announced an investment of up to $32 million over four years to enhance the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Water Security Project.
Mixed views on SA fix
Port Lincoln and the broader Eyre Peninsula in South Australia are facing a critical water shortage.
More funds for Cairns security
Local business leaders have welcomed the allocation of an additional $87.5 million to the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 project in the 2024-25 Queensland Budget.
Offshore wind site outlined
The federal government has approved a significant offshore wind energy zone off the New South Wales South Coast.
Rocks checked for new hydro
Queensland energy minister Mick de Brenni has announced progress on the Pioneer-Burdekin Renewable Hydro Power Project.
Downstream issues outlined
Experts have studied the inequality caused by rivers that cross major boundaries.
EPA responds to PFAS find
The New South Wales EPA is reaching out to the community following the discovery of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the groundwater of Mullumbimby.
Water date pushed way back
Research has found evidence that fresh water on Earth appeared about five hundred million years earlier than previously thought.
Beach approved for offshore gas
The Victorian government has approved a new gas extraction project near the Twelve Apostles, the first of its kind in over a decade.