Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Queensland Government is planning to increase the cost of water by 3.5 per cent next month.
River rules not helping
Experts say the overlooked “human factor” in water management rules can have serious consequences.
Nanosheets for purification
Australian nuclear scientists have created ultrathin nanosheets that can separate ions from water.
Polluted flows revealed
Polluted water running off a mine site in NSW is entering rivers that supply some of Sydney's water.
Big rush for hydrogen funds
Authorities have welcomed a wave of interest in building Australia’s first commercial scale hydrogen projects.
Big fix for Sparkes Hill
Significant refurbishment work has been carried out on one of Brisbane’s largest water supply facilities.
Growers get longer contracts
SA Water has announced new recycled water contracts for northern growers.
Locals call for MDB buyback
Communities along the Murray-Darling Basin are calling for the urgent buyback of water.
Sleep-ins show in water data
After two months of more people working from home water system data shows weekday sleep-ins are the new norm.
Trials on for traditional access
Victorian water corporations are trialling different ways of providing Traditional Owner access to water and shared benefits.
Waste charge relief in WA
WA authorities are offering wastewater charge relief for business customers.
Concrete questioned in QLD dam
An inquiry has found concrete used in the construction of Queensland’s Paradise Dam may have been “intrinsically incapable” of meeting design standards.
Deep shifts detailed
Scientists say climate change in the deep oceans could be seven times faster by middle of century.
Fishers explain MSC needs
Fisheries have explained their reasoning for seeking Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
Irrigators expanding
Murray-Darling Basin irrigators have bought two major Queensland properties in the past six months.
LNP appears to oppose river listing
Reports suggest Murray-Darling systems were not assessed for endangered listing because the Coalition would not support it.