Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Reef database updated
Australian and Canadian scientists have developed a new, more-accurate database of coral reef mass bleaching events around the world.
Salmon transparency demanded
Salmon producer Tassal has been accused of covering up a major fish kill in Macquarie Harbour.
Australia shoots for Japanese hydro
Japan is pushing to become the world’s first hydrogen-fuelled nation, and Australian companies are eager to help.
WA nurses want lead checks
The Australian Nursing Federation wants the WA Government to provide blood tests for lead poisoning at the Queen Elizabeth II medical centre.
LGAT sees big costs in water plan
The Tasmanian Government’s proposal to take over TasWater may prove too costly for householders.
Cloud-seeding plan to cool Reef
Researchers are looking at the idea of making the clouds above the Great Barrier Reef brighter in order to cool it down.
Deepest wells can be contaminated
Research has shown that the groundwater at the bottom of the deepest wells is still vulnerable to contamination.
Drones suggested as shark defense
Public health risk experts have pushed for high-tech solutions to keep beachgoers safe from sharks.
SA driving hydro-fuel rise
South Australia is lining up to become a leader in hydrogen fuel production.
TasWater called on for island supply
Residents of Tasmania’s Bruny Island are looking for an alternative fresh water supply.
Tasmania could be Australia's battery
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says Tasmania could become the “battery of Australia”.
Councils say water issues haven't hurt
Tasmanian councils say a new survey on the state’s image proves Treasurer Peter Gutwein’s recent claims are wrong.
MIT tech to draw water from dry air
MIT has unveiled a new technology that can draw water directly from moisture in the air in the driest of locations.
More mangrove damage expected
Experts have warned the Gulf of Carpentaria could suffer a second surge of mangrove dieback and further ecosystem damage.
Seaweed study plots CO2 effect
Researchers have analysed seaweed around volcanic seeps to assess their response to ocean acidification.
Townsville seeks water security
The north Queensland city of Townsville is casting a wide net in its search for water security solutions.
WA water park going private
Operation of Perth’s Elizabeth Quay water park will be handed to commercial operators.