Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
A new way of measuring ocean temperatures could lead to more accurate modelling of global warming.
Beetaloo moving on partial approval
New fracking exploration in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin could begin within days, with federal funding spurring it along.
Concern over Tassie river health
Tasmania's water quality is under pressure from climate change, agriculture and other industries.
First row for treatment plant solar
The first row of solar panels has been installed at Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant (ETP).
Hunter Water wants Paxton feedback
Hunter Water is looking for feedback on its five-year Paxton project.
IPART hikes irrigator fees
WaterNSW has welcomed new water determinations from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).
Murray Darling fish deaths predicted
Experts say that the drying climate and water use has put the Murray Darling Basin at greater risk of fish deaths.
Dam crew wins flood appeal
The Queensland Government’s water utility has won an appeal against a 2011 flood damages ruling.
Court actions don't delay Beetaloo drilling
The Federal Government is paying taxpayer money to oil and gas companies to open up the NT’s Beetaloo Basin, despite legal issues.
Journals rally for climate call
More than 200 scientific journals have put out a simultaneous call for climate action.
MDBA announces Hume scheme
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is responding to major inflows at NSW’s Hume Dam.
Nyrstar stung for sulphur leak
The owners of Port Pirie's lead smelter have been fined $35,000 for leaking 700 litres of “toxic” sulphuric acid into waterways.
Poison drop for key catchment
Conservationists are concerned about NSW Government plans to drop 1080 poison baits in the Sydney water catchment area.
Wastewater solar works continue
NSW authorities are working to run wastewater treatment on solar power.
Debt-ridden firm secures expansion
Wollongong Coal has secured approval for a mine extension despite its $1 billion debt.
Call for coastal site rules
Australia is girt by sea that contains important, but unprotected, archeological sites.
Cultural flow model formed
First Nations communities along the Murray-Darling Basin want a new concept for water management to be put into practice.
Official 'flushability' assessed
Authorities are working on new ‘flushability’ standards to reduce the plague of fatbergs in sewers.