Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Coral spawning has been used to judge the potential effects of dredge spoil and pesticide pollution on marine environments.
Good money in NSW water, mergers in the pipeline
Funds are flowing at the NSW Government’s water companies, with profits up nearly $140 million.
Japan's whale kill count culled
Japan will kill just 333 minke whales in the Southern Ocean next year, after it unveiled its reduced whaling “research” programme.
Local reef fix impresses marine world
Concrete action to boost the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef has been showcased on a global stage.
Marine makers' mark made at METS
Australian companies have been well represented at METS – a huge trade exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the marine leisure industry.
Mega-mine's cost to be counted just before the dig
Work on Australia’s largest mine ever will be underway long before its impacts are understood, reports say.
River check seeks damage from dry times
University of Canberra will embark on a $2.8 million research project to monitor the effects of water delivery in the Murray Darling Basin.
Weather set to make west more wild
WorkSafe Western Australia says cyclone season is coming, and businesses should be prepared to bear the brunt.
Dire claims of dry times need response soon
NASA says the Earth is running out of water, and it will require a worldwide shift in thinking to recover.
Gas money goes to NSW farmers and locals
A new compensation scheme has been opened for NSW farmers, which will see the state opened up for new coal seam gas (CSG) mining licences.
Murray dredge muted if sand stays high
South Australia's Environment Department says plans to ensure water flows by dredging the mouth of the River Murray could be in action before the end of the year.
Recycled need could revive old fear
A new report shows industry professionals overwhelmingly support recycled drinking water as a way to ensure future supply security.
Tassie tests rig for free power future
Tasmanian researchers have launched a commercial-viability test of equipment that can capture endless supplies of clean energy from the ocean.
Tiny islands to rally big call on climate
Once again, some of the world’s smallest nations (also those under most threat from a shifting climate) are rallying together to save their land.
Herald of water woes slams de-sal, cranes and other links
Media reports are slamming authorities behind Victoria’s Wonthaggi desalination plant, accusing them of waste, leaks and criminal links.
Weighty problem brings costs, risk to WA councils
WA councils say the State Government is ignoring a clear public safety issue, by failing to help when whale carcasses wash ashore.
Funds to fix four points in Kakadu
Some more money has been provided to fund changes to the way Kakadu National Park is managed.
Green shire takes power over gas
One tropical council has banned future coal-seam gas projects amid fears it will affect water quality.
Hysteria dampened as Menindee drops
Dry times in NSW mean tough decisions on the way for Broken Hill, and one MP is urging “factual discussion” over “hysterical commentary”.
Long study to plot locals' fire fight
Monash University has undertaken a twenty-year running investigation into the health effects of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Unemployed deployed to help Tuggerah avoid decline
The Federal Government’s Green Army has been mobilised, and one of its first missions will see young unemployed people helping to restore the Tuggerah Lakes in New South Wales.