Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Hume power test lined up
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) says its Hume Dam power generation trials will start soon.
Restrictions aimed at Namoi needs
New measures have been announced to save water for critical needs in NSW’s Namoi valley.
Sydney to test new sewer brain
A new collaboration will test high-tech sewer monitoring technology in Sydney.
WA harvests farm data
A new research partnership will see vast amounts of WA agricultural data collected and analysed to help farmers make more informed decisions.
Wilcannia Weir funded
Federal and state governments have committed $30 million to upgrade the Wilcannia Weir in NSW.
Woodside deal to extend shelf
Woodside Energy says it will extend the life of its North West Shelf beyond 2025.
Adani skirts water trigger
Adani has bypassed the need for a full environmental impact assessment, against governmental advice.
Dam spill taken to UK court
BHP Billiton is being sued for about £5 billion by Brazilian victims of the Samarco dam collapse.
PM announces pipe plan
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce new funding for water infrastructure in Townsville during his bus tour of Queensland.
Report reveals drug-filled rivers
A review of Melbourne rivers has revealed a cocktail of pharmaceuticals that could put wildlife at risk.
Water mining concerns raised in NSW
There are calls this week for an inquiry into the commercial extraction of water from the New South Wales Northern Rivers.
New drought funds questioned
Advocates are concerned that funds previously earmarked for the NDIS are being used to fund drought relief.
CSIRO fish tool released
CSIRO has developed an online tool to improve fisheries management in Indonesia.
Global hot spells mapped
A new database provides insights into current and past heatwaves around the world.
MDBA slammed in new review
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has been accused of maladministration.
New method for reef preservation
Scientists have applied economic techniques to plan for the long-term future of the planet’s coral reefs.
Water app for citizen science
CSIRO has launched a new app to empower citizens scientists to monitor water quality.