Archived Industry News for Water Professionals

An architecture and design firm has put out plans for massive development in Australia's north, in a town where crocodiles outnumber humans 1,000 to one.

Wave of discontent crashed on NSW Water Minister

More than 190 delegates are at the Local Government Water Management Conference this week, and the president of Local Government NSW has taken an opportunity to put the hard word on the Water Minister.

Deep drills spot frozen spring of life

Researchers have found over 4,000 new species an Antarctic lake 800 metres beneath the icy surface.

Fight to keep federal fingers on water trigger

One of the key architects of Australian water law says clear environmental efforts are being muddied.

Input wanted for Murray-Darling re-work

Feedback is open for those wanting to make submissions on upcoming Murray–Darling watering strategy reforms.

Wild flows bring call to disclose

The NSW Opposition says documents revealing harmful spills of pollutants should be publicly available.

Young science star's helpful path funded

One of Australia’s youngest scientific laser-wranglers has received a $25,000 boost to her high-tech water filter work.

Resourceful robots uncover new concerns

Concern is churning-up as a Canadian company prepares to launch a new mining project on the sea floor near Papua New Guinea.

Weather winner in app awards

The Bureau of Meteorology's mobile website has been recognised for its useful and simple design at this year's Australian Mobile and App Design Awards.

Town forced off ground by new climate tide

One regional capital and its residents will have to move, as rising sea levels bring oceanfront views too close for comfort.

Asset sales ahead as Hunter Water seeks savings

The New South Wales Government continues to claim it does not want to sell Hunter Water, but the Water Minister will not rule it out.

Big sewerage spill does not thrill NT locals

A large sewerage spill has reached a creek just kilometres from Darwin’s CBD.

Loud grumblings around GBRMPA's green resilience

Conservationists are pushing for an overhaul of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, saying it has failed in its duties.

Rural business beaten-down by dry

Queensland’s wide range of wild weather is proving frustrating state-wide, with large parts suffering under drought conditions while others work to recover from floods.

Salt rise draws eyes of Victorian authorities

The area of northern Victoria considered 'at risk' to salinity has grown immensely in just a few years.

Science sets perfect ground for little fish love-games

An incredibly rare Australian fish has been bred in captivity for the first time.

Frenzy fires up around big new find

A huge new oil deposit off Western Australia is being heralded as the largest discovery in over 30 years.

Billions to gain by moving green goals

New modelling shows that Austrlaia’s energy giant stand to make billion from ar educiton in the Renewable Energy Target (RET)

Councils call for all tiers to tighten Water Act

A group of councils have used their combined voice to call for changes to water laws.

Dry times making Darling friendships harder

It seems agricultural water-sharing arrangements are easier when supplies are plentiful, but extended dry times is putting some strain on the Murray-Darling plan.