Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Wetland value tallied
Global wetlands are worth over $66.55 trillion dollars a year, according to a new study.
Big bill for Solomon spill
Experts are counting the cost of an oil spill from a bulk carrier run aground in the Solomon Islands.
Wave power value ebbs
Despite hundreds of millions invested, Carnegie Clean Energy's much-lauded wave technology is plummeting in value.
Havens saving locals
Havens free of feral cats and foxes have prevented 13 mammal extinctions in Australia.
Marine heatwaves rise
Sea surface temperatures in the Tasman are above average as global marine heatwaves become more frequent and prolonged.
New model ranks food by water use
Research suggests a focus on nutrient rich food could reduce agricultural water use.
Study slams MDB waste
Billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies for irrigation, a new study says.
Balloons loom as seabird threat
An Australian study has found balloons are 32 times more likely to kill seabirds than hard plastics.
Feds to restock flooded farms
The Federal Government has set up a new agency to restock the Queensland cattle industry.
Broken link complete
Broken Hill’s water supply has been secured with a 270-kilometre pipeline from the Murray River at Wentworth.
Council kills luxury camp
A Tasmanian council has blocked plans for a luxury campsite complete with helicopter access.
Darwin PFAS report finds "disregard"
Darwin Airport has been accused of disregarding measures to prevent toxic PFAS chemicals flowing into waterways.
Leaves give 7,000 year glimpse
A new study has given an amazing insight into the last 7,000 years of Australian climate history.
New waste tech tested
Australian researchers are working on an improved wastewater system using algae to accelerate the breakdown of effluent.
Senator wants to see MDBP advice
The Federal Government has been accused of “undue secrecy” over legal advice about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP).
PM picks up predecessor's plan
The Federal Government is topping up the Snowy 2.0 project as part of its pre-election renewable energy pitch.
Port probes ordered
A NSW parliamentary committee says a secret port deal in NSW should be investigated further.