Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - July, 2022
Researchers are working on new ways to detect contamination of muddy flood plumes.
Report slams NT take
An independent study of the NT's largest-ever groundwater licence says the project “makes no sense” for taxpayers.
Ships disturb blue whale chat
Blue whale song appears to be affected by petrol exploration and shipping.
State aims to save supplies
The NSW government has released a draft strategy to protect groundwater.
Thirst exposed in NRAR sweep
A NSW water audit has found over 100 properties that have been extracting too much.
WaterNSW deals with excess
WaterNSW says it will maintain its current rate of releases from the Menindee lakes system.
Dry days rising
New research shows extreme fire weather days in Australia have doubled in recent decades.
Fishing risk surveyed
A new review finds coastal fishing and farming are at serious risk from climate change.
Hobart upgrade complete
Work to upgrade a section of Hobart’s main water distribution pipelines is now complete.
Hunter seeks knowledge boost
A NSW water authority says it will involve more First Nations knowledge in caring for country and water.
Hydrogen links enhanced
CSIRO is bringing together Australia’s budding hydrogen industry with a new knowledge hub.
Plibersek woos UN crowd
Tanya Plibersek has told the UN that “under the new Australian government, the environment is back” ...
Recycled site rebuild planned
A contract has been awarded for a major recycled water plant upgrade in Victoria.
Reformed department filled out
The new Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has now been established.
Seqwater deepens Indigenous ties
One of Queensland’s main water authorities has launched its first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Flood disaster declared
The federal government has declared NSW's latest floods a natural disaster, activating emergency funding support.