Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has called for ‘early action’ rather than ‘early warnings’ as extreme weather increases.
Pumped hydro planned for NSW
The NSW Government is fast-tracking a pumped hydro project ahead of coal-fired power station closures.
Feds issue new green spend
Environment minister Sussan Ley has announced $67.4 million for oceans and marine ecosystems.
Female whale sharks outstretch males
New research shows female whale sharks are the world’s largest fish.
Fitzroy changes impact sawfish
Changing water levels in Western Australia’s Fitzroy River are impacting freshwater sawfish growth and survival, new research shows.
New concrete could beat 'bergs
Australian researchers have a developed a cement-free concrete that could solve old sewage problems.
Farmers call for water pledge
Queensland farmers says water policies may determine their votes at the upcoming state election.
Green light for Narrabri gas
The NSW planning commission has approved the $3.6 billion Narrabri gas project.
Leaders clash over price claim
WA’s Water Minister has slammed claims Kalgoorlie-Boulder has ‘Australia's most expensive water’.
Major players avoid UN pledge
The Prime Minister says global efforts to increase biodiversity are inconsistent with Australia’s policies.
State responds to mass trout deaths
Experts are investigating the deaths of more than 100,000 fish at the Salmon Ponds trout hatchery in Tasmania.
Tassie strandings studied
Researchers have collected important data from the mass stranding of whales in Tasmania.
Satellites to track QLD turtles
Australian researchers will be tracking turtles from space to better manage their environment around a busy port.
More Mars water revealed
Queensland researchers have found evidence of a patchwork of salty lakes below the surface of Mars.
Creek dumps cause concern
Questions are being asked about the levels of waste that a mining company is licenced to release into a Wollongong creek.