Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Adani passes second check
The federal environment department investigated into Adani’s failure to disclose links to a mining company convicted of causing serious environmental harm, but found it was not enough to sway the approval of the Carmichael mine.
Hydro-fuel site supported
South Australia's renewable technology fund has backed a plan for a hydrogen plant at Port Lincoln.
CSIRO completes DNA shark count
CSIRO has used an innovative new approach to estimate the size of white shark populations in Australian waters.
Land-clearing cases disappear
Reports say the NSW Government has effectively stopped prosecuting illegal land clearing.
Rain drives up GM-W groundwater
Goulburn-Murray Water’s annual watertable study has found an increase in shallow groundwater.
Reef snaps catch gorgeous detail
Photographer Josh Smith has captured stunning aerial views of a struggling natural wonder.
Sea rise rate increasing
A study covering 25 years of satellite data shows the rate of global sea level rise is accelerating.
SA pumps up hydro studies
The South Australian government has announced grants for four pumped hydro projects.
Minister may have influenced river plan
Reports this week suggest former New South Wales primary industries minister Katrina Hodgkinson added her own changes to water reforms after consultations on the draft plan had ended.
Anti-pipeline petition presented
Residents want construction of Broken Hill’s $500 million water pipeline to be postponed ...
Frack evidence questioned
Environmentalists have accused the NT Government and Origin Energy of misleading a hydraulic fracturing inquiry.
Labor opposes Murray moves
Labor says it will join with the Greens to block planned changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Oceanic plastic risks raised
Scientists are warning that microplastics in our oceans are posing a significant risk to filter-feeding marine animals like manta rays and whale sharks.
Starfish mission cuts numbers
Volunteer divers have killed a record 47,000 crown-of-thorns starfish in seven days on the Great Barrier Reef.
Mozzie spray creates fish fears
Concerns have been raised about the effect of a Queensland council’s mosquito control on the local barramundi industry.
Shark cages could aid views
A new survey suggests that while terrifying, cage-diving with sharks can improve peoples’ view of conservation.
DPIPWE shift suggested
Tasmania’s public sector union says the location of government departments should not be decided by politicians.
Linc UCG court case begins
Linc Energy is facing allegations it caused environmental damage, but allowed operations to continue.
Perth schools flush pipes
Perth schools will flush their drinking water pipes in response to lead contamination concerns.