Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - September, 2020
The Federal Government started work on new environmental laws before the report that was meant to inform them.
Unnatural noise knocks fish response
British research suggests that man-made noise pollution may be linked to increased risk of disease among fish.
Dam funds flow on party lines
Reports say money for a Queensland dam project has been funnelled to LNP-linked firms.
High-tech method for monitoring
Local nuclear scientists say a new approach can improve monitoring of contaminants in groundwater.
New models predict El Niño rise
Past behaviour suggests Australia will experience up to 35 per cent more El Niños, according to new projections.
Reef scaffolds eroding
The scaffolds that help hold together the world’s tropical reefs are at risk from acidification.
Water market reforms outlined
Experts have spelled out ways to save Australia’s vital water systems.
Boats' float inverted
Scientists have managed to make a boat float upside down, underneath a layer of liquid.
Buybacks scrapped amid missing flows
The Water Minister says buybacks from farmers are over, while investigations show the Murray-Darling system is missing vast amounts of water.
Green changes rammed through
The Federal Government has gagged debate and rushed through its weakening of the important EPBC act.
Flood response uncovered
Experts are looking at ways to manipulate plants to make them more flood-resistant.
Future sea heat forecast
New analysis has found where marine heatwaves are most likely to intensify.
Melbourne issue fixed
Boil water alerts have been lifted for 101 Melbourne suburbs, after a storm potentially contaminated the water supply.
On-farm scheme could continue
The federal water minister may top up a major drought rebate scheme that has run dry.
Water origin reviewed
Experts are having a new look at the question of exactly where the Earth's water came from.
WaterNSW praised for fire response
WaterNSW has been commended for preventing critical damage to essential water supply during the 2019/20 summer bushfires.