Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Monadelphous makes PNG moves
Australian firm Monadelphous has entered into a joint venture with US firm Jacobs Engineering to access PNG oil.
Waters winds back coal claims
Greens Senator Larissa Waters has been forced to retract claims about coal miner Adani’s chief executive.
Clean-up stuck on high radiation
It is slow going at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, where high levels of radiation continue to hamper efforts.
Farms funds opened wider
The Federal Government says it is making it easier for struggling farmers to access support payments.
Greens say windfall should fix water
The Tasmanian Greens want Launceston's outdated water and sewerage system to be fixed with a government windfall.
Labor seeks green flows
The Opposition wants the MDBP to deliver an extra 450 gigalitres of water for the environment.
NT licence review launched
The Northern Territory Government has announced a review of over 90 water licences.
Sick shrimp show depth of human imact
Industrial chemicals have made their way to the Earth’s deepest ocean trenches.
Protest risk cited in FOI silence
The Federal Government agency looking at Adani’s $1 billion loan request will not have to give details to the public.
Coal spill spotted in QLD
The Queensland Government has uncovered a large coal spill at a mining port near the Great Barrier Reef.
EPA orders fish stock drop
Tassal – Tasmania’s top salmon supplier – has been ordered to offload thousands of tonnes of stock.
Heat to increase, experts say
A scientific snapshot shows Australia's heatwaves will be hotter, last longer and occur more often.
Pipe plans on tour
Public consultations have started for plans to build a pipeline from Murray River to Broken Hill.
Smart shark plans can be sustainable
Experts say shark fishing should be made sustainable, not banned.
Vic looks at gas bans
The Victorian Government has gained opposition support for a permanent ban on fracking.
Gas splits Libs
The South Australian Liberal Party is splitting from the Federal Government’s stance on unconventional gas extraction.
Union backs nurses' refusal
The ANF has backed nurses refusing to move to the Perth Children's Hospital until lead contamination has been sorted.
Drone flights give new sight on reef
High-tech drones have given a glimpse of the future of environmental monitoring.