Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Federal Government has created a $300 million fund to help finance hydrogen projects.
Report slams frack approval
A leaked expert report shows the Queensland Government was informed of the risks of further gas fracking in the state's Channel Country.
Subsidies lift MDB extraction
A new study has found that water-saving subsidies lead to more water extraction in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Colossal sewer probe outlined
The leaders of Australia’s COVID-19 sewage surveillance scheme have given more details on their plan.
Court set for Barwon irrigators
Two Walgett landholders have been charged with breaching water laws in the Barwon River.
Ocean bugs have big influence
Experts say the collective behaviour of ocean microbes plays big role in climate processes.
Reef heat prompts re-evaluation
Climate change and warming seas are making decades of conservation knowledge less useful.
Satellites spot plastic waste
Scientists have developed a new method of detecting patches of floating plastic based on satellite images.
Tree-rings reveal water use
Australian researchers have used tree-ring data to create a global database for water-use efficiency.
WA farmers go to ground
With nothing coming down from above, WA farmers are searching below ground for new water.
MP calls for power plan probe
The auditor general has been asked to investigate a Morrison government scheme to underwrite gas, hydro and coal power.
Desal solar announced
A new solar setup will reduce the power bill for Adelaide’s desalination plant.
Macquarie making green moves
Macquarie University has signed a deal to switch to 100 per cent renewable electricity.
MDB cop's report released
The Murray-Darling's ‘top cop’ says protests over water access last year were directed at the wrong government.
Prawn killer reappears
A disease that threatens the local seafood industry has been discovered again.
Studies probe drought effect
Experts have taken a deep dive into the scientific and social impacts of droughts; past, present and future.
PFAS class action launched
A PFAS class action involving more than 40,000 Australians has been launched against the Department of Defence.
Sewers swept for virus data
Every flush of the toilet could soon play a role in tracking and stemming the spread of COVID-19.
Reef studies funded
An ambitious $150 million research and development program has been announced for the Great Barrier Reef.
Coffs horticulture slammed
An independent audit has found 18 Coffs Harbour horticulture operations to be non-compliant.
Green power for hydro-fuel
Energy Minister Angus Taylor is backing renewable energy sources as a way to drive a new hydrogen industry.