Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
New catalyst technology promises cleaner energy and advanced wastewater treatment.
New concern for reef heat
New research reveals that the Great Barrier Reef is at risk due to unprecedented ocean temperatures in the Coral Sea.
Oxygen enhances closed loop
Barwon Water has received $3 million from ARENA to advance its Oxygen for Wastewater Project.
Water plan drained
The Northern Territory government has halved the groundwater available for extraction in the Western Davenport region.
Brisbane faces building threat
Construction in Brisbane could pose a direct threat to the city's drinking water.
Catchment funds open
Melbourne Water has committed over half a million dollars to support environmental volunteer groups ...
Reef quality reviewed
A review on the effects of land-based activities on the Great Barrier Reef's water quality has been released.
SA seeks reservoir links
South Australian not-for-profit organisations have a new opportunity to secure funding for environmental and recreational projects.
Shark scheme shifts
The NSW Government has adjusted its shark management program for the 2024-25 season.
Sulphide dosing tested
Researchers have developed an advanced chemical dosing control method to tackle odour and corrosion issues in the wastewater networks.
Ancient lift outlined
French archaeologists have proposed a new theory for how Egypt's oldest pyramid was constructed.
CCS case settled
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.