Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
VicWater and Vic Catchments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly tackle climate change.
Carbon-hungry bug discovered
Scientists have discovered a microscopic ocean predator that appears to have a taste for carbon capture.
Disaster fund described
The architects of a $10 billion cyclone reinsurance pool say a similar fund is needed for other natural disasters.
Energy boss slams Snowy plan
An experienced energy industry figure has described Snowy 2.0 as a $10 billion white elephant.
High-tech pipe coating tested
A new ‘smart coating’ is being developed that can remove mercury from water while also protecting the inside of pipes.
Prawn genes decoded
Researchers have completed a world-first mapping of the Australian tiger prawn genome.
Scientists fly for reef review
The UN is sending scientists to visit the Great Barrier Reef as a coral bleaching risk rises.
State silent on dam costs
The NSW Government is staying quiet on the cost of planned drought security projects.
Spill fills city stream
A large chemical spill in Melbourne has left local waterways littered with dead fish.
IPCC urged to soften wording
The Australian government pushed to soften the wording of the latest IPCC report to say the Great Barrier Reef is not yet in crisis.
New money for MDBA efforts
The MDBA has launched new efforts to allow fish to swim more freely along 2,000 km of northern Basin rivers.
NT's dry past detailed
A study of tree rings and other data suggests NT water allocations may be too generous.
Rainfall swings expected
Researchers predict that the next 20 years will bring big swings in La Niña and El Niño rainfall.
Carbon counted in NT gas
Santos's new offshore LNG field could produce more carbon dioxide than LNG.
Harsh words for flooded homes
The head of the government's disaster recovery agency has been told to resign after brashly criticising floodplain development.
Council water to be sold
The Coober Pedy council has put up its water network as security in a debt refinancing deal.
Disaster fund almost dormant
The Federal Government has been criticised for holding back disaster relief money during a flooding emergency.