Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The chairman of the Berriquin Irrigators group has slammed what he calls ludicrous anomalies in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Hospital hunts for desal in dry times
Broken Hill Base Hospital is planning to build its own desalination plant to combat the effects of a worsening water shortage in far west New South Wales.
Small shark could thrive in climate decline
Researchers have made a surprising find about the climate change resilience of sharks.
Sims says all would benefit from Harper changes
The head of Australia’s competition watchdog has backed big reforms from a recent review.
Angry farmers want real talk in Victoria
There have been more displays of disaffection by irrigators this week, with a big gathering to air grievances about Victoria’s Goulburn-Murray Water (G-MW).
Call for more light on WA water talks
Reports this week suggest there are some intriguing links between WA’s Water Corporation and the company that bought some of its assets.
Hawaii sees return of sea power
Engineers in the US are reviving an old method of generating electricity using the change in ocean temperatures.
Huge new sea scorpion surfaces
Evidence of a previously unknown ancient sea monster has been uncovered in the USA.
QLD marks two years of fluoride freedom
Fluoridation of water has been optional in Queensland since 2012, and coverage has dropped by 10 per cent.
SA's sacking drives down water bills
South Australian household water prices will be cut by an average of $51 a year from next financial year.
Sand spears appear in dry river response
The WA Department of Agriculture and Food hopes a new water extraction technology will help local growers and ease the pressure on aquifers in Western Australia's Gascoyne region.
Smart sub leader gets prestigious prize
Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky has received the prestigious 2015 MA Sargent Medal from Engineers Australia.
GhostNets goes to source
GhostNets Australia is looking to help Indonesian fishers stop stray fishing nets from reaching our shores.
Irritated irrigators speak up
Irrigators in southern New South Wales have started a social media campaign to build awareness of local food production and irrigation issues.
Key Hunter figure heads north
The head of Hunter Water has resigned to take up a new job in Queensland.
Menindee mourners mark dry times
Over 100 people have gathered on the bone-dry bed of Lake Menindee to mourn the ‘death’ of the system.
Sea-life switch in shifting oceans
Another study has reinforced the point that warming oceans will cause profound changes for marine species.
Species surprise in big new reef
The iconic Great Barrier Reef could have a new counterpart, with the discovery of a large coral community in the waters south of Melbourne.
Gorgon FIFO strike could damage image
Western Australia’s peak business lobby has warned that a FIFO workers strike could damage future investment.
Water build to boost river communities
The Federal Government has splashed $100 million around the Murray-Darling Basin area to improve water infrastructure.