Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Scientists have managed to make a boat float upside down, underneath a layer of liquid.
Buybacks scrapped amid missing flows
The Water Minister says buybacks from farmers are over, while investigations show the Murray-Darling system is missing vast amounts of water.
Green changes rammed through
The Federal Government has gagged debate and rushed through its weakening of the important EPBC act.
Flood response uncovered
Experts are looking at ways to manipulate plants to make them more flood-resistant.
Future sea heat forecast
New analysis has found where marine heatwaves are most likely to intensify.
Melbourne issue fixed
Boil water alerts have been lifted for 101 Melbourne suburbs, after a storm potentially contaminated the water supply.
On-farm scheme could continue
The federal water minister may top up a major drought rebate scheme that has run dry.
Water origin reviewed
Experts are having a new look at the question of exactly where the Earth's water came from.
WaterNSW praised for fire response
WaterNSW has been commended for preventing critical damage to essential water supply during the 2019/20 summer bushfires.
Ley agrees to improve green laws
The federal environment minister says she will add legally binding national standards to new environment laws.
Failings allow mass loss
Australian researchers say up to 50 per cent of the global water supply is stolen.
Good results in Reef review
The latest results from a comprehensive monitoring program on the Great Barrier Reef show signs of initial recovery of hard coral cover in the Marine Park.
Sea reveals star gas
Scientists have found evidence of ancient star explosions in deep-sea sediments.
Sun charges water works
SA Water is powering its drinking water operations on the Eyre Peninsula with energy from the Sun.
Water review extended
The Victorian Government has extended its review of Goulburn to Murray water trade arrangements.
Weed grants open
Councils and other local authorities have been invited to apply for $13 million worth of pest and weed control grants.