Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The window is open for anyone looking to start new fisheries in Antarctic waters.
Dam fences as toad defence in dry regions
A simple fence could be the Achilles’ heel of cane toad invasion in rural areas.
Deal sees local knowledge stream to Vietnam
Key water organisations in Australia and Vietnam have made a joint agreement to address some of the big water challenges facing Vietnam.
Funding tap turned for dry NSW
Dry times have prompted the Baird Government in NSW to unveil a $300 million drought assistance and resilience package for farmers.
Labor looks to wipe away LNP's dirty water
Aquatic environmental issues were a central part of Queensland Labor’s recent election bid, and with the party looking like it will take the state, some are wondering how much weight the promises will have.
New pump brings birds to world of water
Engineers at New York University have pinched the action of the wings of birds to use in the design of new water pump.
Satellites trained on strained flows
The University of New South Wales is helping authorities spy on Australia from space.
Social views bend our stance on climate
Building public support for climate change policies must go further than just improving the public’s understanding of science, new research says.
Vague plans to re-check new mine's thirst
Angry farmers confronted the NSW Premier in Tamworth this week, forcing the Government to look over a recent mine approval.
$1 million for better look under MDB
There is now a stronger partnership for groundwater research on the Murray-Darling Basin.
Farmers hope for more from new MDBA boss
A NSW farming group fears the new head of the MDBA will not properly represent their needs.
Gas fluid find shows all is not well
The discovery of potentially toxic chemicals has brought the Gloucester coal seam gas (CSG) project to a halt.
Hunt tours site of brand new pipes
Around 1,900 irrigators should be benefiting from the $120 million Sunraysia Modernisation Project (SMP), according to Environment Minister Greg Hunt.
Probe finds digital leaks in NSW water
Experts have warned that Sydney's sewerage system could be hijacked by hackers, leading to potentially smelly chaos across the city.
Quest for cold killers gets going
Australian researchers are going on a voyage to look at top predators in the Antarctic.
Top award for years of irrigation backing
One of Australia’s leading irrigators has been recognised in Australia Day honours for his contribution to environmental water.
Tree-filtered wastewater pays off in WA
There are reports of success from an innovative wastewater treatment project in WA, using tress to do much of the hard work.
Climate outlook says all sectors must respond
Australia’s top national science agencies say looming climate change will hit the nation hard, and the chance to do anything about it is slipping away.
$16 mil to bolster soaked regions
Over $16 million will be spent in New South Wales on projects to deal with flood risks throughout the state.
Australia seeks to jump shark responsibility
The Australian Government wants to back out of a scheme it previously supported, by removing protections on five local shark species.
CSG checks slammed for missing toxic spot
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has been criticised for missing a key factor in tests for dangerous chemicals around CSG sites.