Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Top scientists warn that the CSIRO’s “trashed” reputation will see the next generation of experts seek work somewhere else.
Scientists see more soaking
New modelling suggests that wild climate variability of the future will make the wettest land wetter, and soak dry land too.
Stagnant Sydney water site revealed
Reports say that a $99 million Sydney water recycler is sitting idle, three years after it was completed.
Victoria to fire up dormant desal
Next year, Victoria’s desalination plant will be turned on for the first time.
WA's growth pinned to new flows
Western Australian Water Minister Mia Davies says more supplies and uses of water are needed.
Brazil spill bill hits BHP
BHP’s Samarco joint venture has reached a settlement with the Brazilian government that will see it pay a minimum of $US1.7 billion over six years for a deadly tailings spill.
Utility users lose in regulatory 'arms race'
Rising utility prices are a source of concern and outrage for Australian consumers, leading experts to look at ways to keep the system honest.
Bleach alert ahead of heat peak
Far North Queensland authorities are struggling through a perfect storm of reef destruction.
Hint of lake drain excites Greens
Revelations this week show how desperate Tasmania’s energy situation is.
Locals find female dolphin cliques
Dolphin research has revealed a new social behaviour for the first time.
Murkiness surfaces in WA water deal
The WA Opposition says taxpayers have been ripped off by the $10.4 million sale of a division of the Water Corporation.
Murray farmers' needs tipped to grow
A new report says the demand for irrigation water in the southern Murray-Darling Basin is about to go nuts, because of nuts.
Silo study finds separate benefits
There is a big push to break down the ‘silos’ in science, but new research suggests it is possible to go too far.
TEPCO execs called to court
Three former Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) executives will be on trial in the first criminal trial linked to the Fukushima crisis.
Broken link and low dams still slam Tasmania
Tasmania’s energy crisis drags on this week, with very little sign of reprieve on the way.
BP's Bight plans in Senate scan
A Senate committee is examining BP’s plans to search for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Cuts create concern of return to '98
WaterNSW has confirmed job cuts are on the way, raising concern that services may suffer.
Desal to ease Palm Island's dry years
The Mayor of Palm Island says a $7 million temporary desalination plant could become permanent.
Health review finds no issue at Broken Hill
New South Wales health authorities say the drinking water supply at Broken Hill is safe, despite locals claiming it causes skin irritation.
MDBA boss back from month of listening
The new chief of the Murray Darling Basin Authority has reported on his first few weeks in the job.
Sea level rise highest in centuries
Updated modelling shows global sea level rose faster in the 20th century than in any of the 27 previous centuries.