Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Queensland Government has added ‘hydrogen’ to the name of its energy department.
Climate report card released
The State of the Climate 2020 reports shows continued warming and an increase in extreme weather.
Ancient seal uncovered
Researchers have found a new species of extinct monk seal which lived in the Tasman Sea around New Zealand.
China melt raises concerns
Melting glaciers in China’s Qilian mountains could create long-term water shortages, scientists say.
Probe hears of support trade
Traditional landowners claim they have been offered jobs if they support raising the Warragamba Dam Wall.
State move questioned
Reports say the federal Coalition began planning to transfer environmental powers to states months before a review that was meant to inspire the move.
Acidification in action
A new report finds ocean acidification is no longer a looming risk for the Great Barrier Reef – it is happening now.
Dam probe hears favouring claims
An inquiry into a planned dam expansion in NSW has heard claims the project is designed to benefit miners.
Gold Coast told to watch water
A report has found the extraction of Gold Coast groundwater has been “largely unmonitored and unregulated”.
MDBA opens new doors
Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt has launched a Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) office in Murray Bridge.
Ricegrowers question flows
A rural lobby group wants to know why has there been no supplementary water event announced for the NSW Murray River system.
Inaction costs counted
Economists say Australia will lose more than $3 trillion over the next 50 years if climate change is not addressed.