Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Wilderness Society has questioned a deal that will see energy giant Chevron pay for CSIRO’s research ship Investigator to conduct oil and gas exploration in the Great Australian Bight.
Powerful boost to reduce water drain
Local engineers are working on a device that could greatly reduce the amount of water that outback power generators need.
Bundaberg commits to Government link
The Bundaberg Regional Council will work with the Queensland Government on regional water supply reforms.
Flood-free promise in new concrete
A British company has developed a new kind of concrete that could ease the heavy damage that floodwater can bring.
Fluid portfolios making some skittish about flows
Some bizarre claims have been made this week, as South Australian senator Anne Ruston is welcomed to her new role as assistant minister for agriculture and water resources.
New Nagambie moves announced
Goulburn Valley Water has announced a $6.2 million upgrade to Nagambie’s Water Treatment Plant will be finished in about a year’s time.
Reef report shows run-off falling short of target
The latest Great Barrier Reef marine environment report card says the overall condition of inshore areas is pretty poor.
Rice trip shows very different scene
A troupe of New South Wales rice growers have visited the USA to learn how to avoid the damage done in regions like California.
Weather twins can crush coasts
Increasing severe El Niño and La Niña events will cause more storms that lead to extreme coastal flooding and erosion across the Pacific Ocean, a new study says.
Ancient Aboriginal knowledge holds true
New studies have found valid historical information in Aboriginal myths and stories dating back thousands of years.
Low cost catalysts for water-fueled future
Engineers have developed a new way to create hydrogen fuel with a method potentially hundreds of times cheaper than before.
Malcolm makes waves with day one change
The first real act of Australia’s new Prime Minister has been to shuffle around government responsibility for water.
Plastic pervades more sea species
An international study shows more than half the world’s sea turtles have ingested plastic or other human rubbish.
Seven-year study shines light on poisoned water
New research has revealed that agricultural clearing in southern Western Australia has poisoned waterways.
Water-users citybound for better reception
Water action groups from New South Wales say they might move in convoy to Sydney and Canberra to protest mismanagement of regional waterways.
CSIRO ship conscripted for Chevron search
A new deal will see CSIRO’s world-leading science vessel looking for oil in the Great Australian Bight on behalf of Chevron.
Buyback cap backed in Senate
The Federal Senate has capped water buybacks in the Murray Darling Basin at 1,500 gigalitres.
Mining firm floats benefits of wave power
The WA port city of Bunbury will play host to the trial of an exciting new power source.
Coal drain drags on water for kilometres
New research has found that open-cut mines can affect groundwater and plants several kilometres away.
Outspoken CCA chair steps down
Bernie Fraser has resigned as chairman of the Climate Change Authority (CCA).
Tiny neighbours want tougher stance
The nations of the Pacific islands are again raising their voices to prevent the destructive effects of climate change.