Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - July, 2024
A settlement has been reached in a court case over Glencore's plan to store carbon dioxide in the Great Artesian Basin.
Fire water treatment continues
Authorities are still dealing with contaminated water from a factory fire over two weeks ago.
Locals aid basin efforts
The MDBA is running a new project that blends traditional First Nations knowledge with modern fisheries science.
Oxygen finding challenges mining
Experts have been thrown by the discovery of deep sea ‘dark oxygen’.
Reef work questioned
Experts have questioned the benefits of Australia’s current coral restoration and adaptation projects.
TasWater seeks price input
TasWater is running a community engagement campaign that it says focuses on balancing price and service.
Offshore permits opened
The Australian government has finalised a series of new offshore exploration permits aimed at bolstering gas supply.
Full environment fix calculated
Saving Australia's environment, including its threatened wildlife and degraded landscapes, would cost about 0.3 per cent of the nation's GDP, according to a new report.
AI forecasts coming
AI-powered weather and climate models are set to transform the future of forecasting, providing more accurate and cost-effective predictions.
Earthquake concern lowers dam
Hunter Water has announced immediate measures to lower water levels in Grahamstown Dam.
Landsat used to protect wetlands
Australian authorities are using Landsat data to revolutionise wetland management in Australia and Africa.
NT works progress
The Northern Territory is undergoing significant transformations in water management, legislation, and funding, based on a Water Plan initiated in June 2023.
Re-watering ideas for WA
In the Pilbara region, iron ore mining has significantly impacted groundwater resources over the past two decades, but more sustainable approaches may be coming.
Water class enhanced
Melbourne Water has launched a new education centre designed to teach Victorian students about ...
Offshore probe tested
A new Australian innovation could allow cheaper seafloor testing for offshore wind farms.
Aboriginal strategy open
The NSW Government is inviting Aboriginal communities to contribute their perspectives on water management ...
Millions drive NT efforts
The Federal and Northern Territory governments have announced new investment in water security projects.
Reef bleach patterns reviewed
Researchers have looked at the climate patterns that occur alongside coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.
River renaming floated
Sydney's Cooks River could be renamed “Goolay'yari”, meaning “place of pelican dreaming” in local Aboriginal languages.