Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
There is disagreement between green groups and government bodies as to whether rising water prices in the Murray River system are the result of the basin plan.
Resilience review rolls to NT rivers
Researchers in the Northern Territory will assess the resilience of freshwater fish in the region’s rivers.
Study shows cuttlefish plan scuffles
Research has revealed an intriguing behaviour displayed by the cuttlefish – it sizes up a counterpart and adjusts its fighting style before battle.
WA water fix begins
A $32 million maintenance program designed to patch some of Western Australia’s biggest water leaks has begun.
Port plan faces PAC
Proponents of the planned T4 coal loader at the Newcastle Port face their final hurdle this week, with 100 speakers addressing a Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) hearing over two days.
Federal cabinet shifts Shenhua concerns
The stoush in the Federal Government over the approval of a massive coal mine in New South Wales continues, and it appears no one wants to take responsibility for granting the green light.
Joyce and Hunt tussle over huge mine approval
Environment Minister Greg Hunt has approved the huge – and hugely contentious – Shenhua Watermark coal mine in New South Wales, sparking outrage from his colleague Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce.
Fatbergs build in flushing folly
While they might be cheap on supermarket shelves, disposable wipes are costing water authorities tens of millions of dollars.
Help in dry times creates state divide
With rainfall totals at their lowest on record in parts of western Victoria and south-eastern South Australia, weather forecasters say conditions are getting worse.
Study swims in Sydney's drug-laden waters
Researchers have found significant levels of prescription drugs in water samples from Sydney Harbour.
Tassie farmers look for funding flows
Tasmanian irrigators are cautiously excited about the Federal government's $500 million investment in water infrastructure.
Commercial vessel safety help from new fund
New funding is available for operators of domestic commercial vessels to prepare to meet new safety requirements at sea.
NSW change could see social/enviro costs counted
The NSW Government wants to change planning laws to remove a rule that made the economic benefits of a proposed coal mine the main consideration when assessing for approval.
Big dam plan to set new regional path
The Federal Government finally released its long-awaited Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper over the weekend, which includes hundreds of millions of dollar set aside for new dams, roads and other infrastructure.
Reef win swings on real application
The United Nations' World Heritage Committee will not place the Great Barrier Reef on its “in danger” list.
Aquaculture needs cohesion to meet growing market
A leading authority in Australian aquaculture says state governments could help develop new fish farms.
California comes to Adelaide for help in dry times
Experts from Australia and the US are coming together to find the best lessons from harsh droughts.
Northern money needed to drought-proof and dam
A central Queensland federal MP says Fitzroy River water projects would be obvious choices for the new northern Australia plan.
Sydney seeks lower prices
Sydney Water has released its 2016-2020 plan, which includes a proposal to cut the annual bill for the average household by up to $100, while the average business could save more than 10 per cent.
Victorian sink check brings call to conserve
Australian scientists have completed Victoria’s first ever stocktake of blue carbon hot spots, revealing millions of tonnes of stored carbon, which is at risk of being returned to the atmosphere unless conserved.
Water audit backs ACT Alliance
Qualified approval has been granted to the ACT's enlarged Cotter Dam, the Murrumbidgee pipeline and spillway upgrade plans, despite auditors spotting foreseeable delays and a cost blowout.