Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Engineers have discovered that porous wood can greatly increase the efficiency of water-to-steam conversion under sunlight.
Great big Reef check begins
Researchers have embarked on a multi-phase project to save the Great Barrier Reef from further damage.
MDBA puts up amendments
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has proposed amendments to the Murray–Darling Basin Plan.
SA pushes for portfolio split
Both sides of SA Parliament are coming together to convince the Federal Government to split the water and agriculture portfolios.
Shark study gets high-tech
Researchers have attached Fitbit components to sharks to aid in monitoring and conservation.
Tasmania's water systems reviewed
Tasmania’s Auditor-General has released an assessment of the state’s water and sewerage management.
Tassal backs off dump plans
Tassal says it will not dump treated wastewater from its Macquarie Harbour pens back into the harbour.
Locals want more PFAS advice
The NT Government has been accused of leaving Katherine's medical staff in the lurch about the health risks posed by PFAS chemical contamination in the town's water supply.
LGA pushes NRM Levy
South Australian political parties have been called on to commit to collecting the natural resource management levy at the state level.
Chemical linked to first life
Researchers may have discovered the chemical spark that led to life on Earth.
Experts assess crops for dry times
Researchers have looked at the most water-efficient crops for the future of agriculture.
TasWater takeover seems less likely
Tasmania's Treasurer has been accused of “having a tantrum” over the difficulty of passing key bills including the TasWater takeover.
UN says records to be set
The UN says it is very likely that 2017 will be one of the three hottest years on record.
Ghost nets haunting Gulf turtles
Authorities have warned that Australia’s northern coastline is becoming a hotspot for ‘ghost nets’.
Locals claim Queen River spill
Residents of a town on Tasmania's west coast say pollutions has turned the Queen River a deep shade of orange.
MDB probe hears call for reform
A senate inquiry has been told there needs to be serious changes to the way water is managed ...
Minister declares war on lawns
WA’s water minister has suggested people rip up their lawns to save valuable resources.
Hawkesbury plan up for input
New South Wales has launched its first 10-year plan for a key marine environment, but questions have already been raised about whether it goes far enough.
Hobart hit in E. Coli outbreak
An E. Coli outbreak has led to warnings for hundreds of Hobart households not to drink their tap water.
New bill for water use shift
Victorian Parliament will soon consider new laws that could see more effort put into delivering recreational water.
SA seeks advice on Murray moves
Decisions relating to the Murray-Darling basin made by Barnaby Joyce could be the first to face a challenge.