Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Experts have found that dog fur could be an effective and sustainable way to mop up dangerous environmental contaminants.
Indigenous timeline extended in SA
It appears that First Nations people occupied South Australia’s Riverland region much earlier than previously believed.
MDBP top-down method slammed
An environmental policy expert says the MDBP is failing because it ignores local views.
New app puts eyes on rice
Australian researchers are working on the world’s first real-time monitoring platform for rice fields.
Run-off mix unpicked
Not only is there a lot of pesticide running off onto the Great Barrier Reef, the runoff is made of many different types.
Warming shown in new study
Mathematical modelling inspired by social media is identifying the significant impacts of warming seas on the world’s fisheries.
Charges laid over macadamia misuse
A former Australian Macadamia Society chairman has been convicted and fined for illegal water use.
Pavey changing flood rules
The NSW Water Minister is standing by plans that could put the state at odds with the MDBA.
Seagrass loss drives CO2
There are fresh calls this week for seagrass preservation, with studies showing it has a big contribution to global emissions.
Water issues raised in mine talks
Strong opposition has again been raised against a proposed coal mine expansion in NSW.
Greens slam Hydro Tas links
Hydro Tasmania's consulting business has been criticised for its actions in Africa.
Offshore sites discovered
Researchers have found the first underwater Aboriginal archaeological sites.
Coal expansion approved
NSW’s environment minister has approved a new coal mine amid local opposition and a plunging coal price.
Choke study disturbs locals
Murray-Darling ministers are commissioning a study into ways of increasing the capacity of the Barmah Choke.
CSG saps farmers' cover
Australia's largest insurance company says farmers with coal seam gas (CSG) infrastructure on their property will not be covered for public liability.
Green 'lawfare' denied
Research suggests major developments are not regularly held up because of legal challenges to environmental approvals.