Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Researchers say match-making robots could be used to help increase coral spawning.
Sodium battery tests scaling up
Australian engineers are testing new sodium-ion batteries for renewable energy storage.
Mars could host briny life
Basic lifeforms have the potential to survive on Mars thanks to briny waters, US researchers say.
Murray 'hotel' sunk
A giant ‘fish hotel’ has been submerged in an attempt to boost Murray River fish numbers.
Price review for Victorian users
Victorians will continue to enjoy the lowest water prices in Australia after a new price review.
Shark line tests begin
The WA Government has released details of its non-lethal SMART shark drum line plans for Gracetown.
Tassie salmon urged off plates
Conservationists say Tasmanian Atlantic salmon should be off the menu for now.
WA coverage increases
WA water authority Western Water says there are some positive findings in its latest annual report.
Wastewater incident reported
Sydney Water has apologised after an incident that saw a large volume of untreated wastewater flow into the Parramatta River.
WaterNSW looks at regional idea
WaterNSW, the state’s bulk water supplier and system operator, is studying new infrastructure options for regional areas.
Analysis doubts Akuna claims
An investigation has found the “incredible health benefits” of Akuna Springs water may be no greater than tap water.
Farm waste could become filter
Agricultural waste can be used to rapidly filter lead from wastewater, new research suggests.
New pipe complete
The final section of pipeline connecting Broken Hill to the Murray River has been laid.
Reef report delayed
A report on a controversial $444 million reef funding injection has been delayed.
WaterNSW launches review
WaterNSW is considering new storage as part of wider investigations into improving water resource management in the Macquarie Valley.
Locals voice fracking objection
Indigenous people from remote parts of the Northern Territory says they have not given permission for Origin Energy to frack their land.
Scientists want new eyes on Australia
The Australian Academy of Science says a ‘downward-looking telescope’ should be used to unlock Australia’s hidden mineral wealth.
Coral sounds studied
Gas bubbles produced by marine algae during photosynthesis “ring” when released, a new study has found.
MDBA does satellite sweep
The MDBA has used satellite imagery to monitor possible water theft in the Northern Basin.
New boat coating tested
A new coating can cut the build-up of algae and barnacles on ship hydraulic components, according to tests on HMAS Canberra.