Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Workers at ports in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane could walk off the job this week, at the same time as reports say their union is willing to sell them out.
Authorities forged in kiln of community concern
Local residents have been recruited to help their communities communicate their water-related needs.
Big spend to bring techno-dams to NSW
Millions will be spent to set up remote operation of regional dams in New South Wales.
Experts export water knowledge for Nepal
Australian researchers will deliver life-saving help to farmers in some of the poorest and most arid regions on the planet.
Menindee's needs could be filled by near neighbour
An aquifer in New South Wales has gone from a total unknown to one of the best-understood in the country.
Sea ice warning marred by mistaken meaning
Antarctic sea ice will reach new records in coming weeks, one expert says, but the growing ice is already being used as an anti-climate change argument.
Union clings to Labor's line as LNP forces change
Farmers, industry groups and the Federal Government are all calling for reform of coastal shipping regulations, but the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) says it won’t happen without a fight.
Awards show safety lives on land and sea
An awards night has capped the leading forces in workplace health and safety, rehabilitation and return to work services.
Broad body puts out call for job support
More than forty companies that support the building, mining and energy industries say Federal Government moves could put thousands of jobs at risk.
Albert idea rebuffed by Birmingham
The Federal Government has refused the South Australian Government’s request for more water to desalinate Lake Albert.
Chip packet engineering to save lives
A glass tube and some chip packets could be the key to preventing millions of deaths, local students say.
Costs counted as sea threatens bricks and mortar
A new report could test the resolve of infrastructure-friendly but ecologically-ignorant politicians.
Light waste takes heavy toll on coastal life
The waters off Australian beaches are suffering under a plague of plastic, as urban life strangles nearby fish and birds.
Water washed into QLD mine approval
The Queensland Government has introduced new laws that save mining companies from applying for water licences.
Locals say port deal shows iron still alive
Australia will sport another mega-port, with the green light given to the $7 billion West Pilbara Iron Ore Project.
Japan starts on new season of nuclear
Japan has approved the restart of some of its nuclear reactors, in a move that could pave the way for the nation’s nuclear systems to fire once more.
Dreams of treasure bring nightmare for Council
The optimism of Wide Bay treasure-hunters is taking a toll on the local council.
Dump drifts though risks remain
The plan for what to do with tonnes of dredge spoil from the Abbot Point port expansion has changed, and gained the backing of one of the state’s least environmentally-friendly groups.
Flood of unanswered questions over Nimmie-Caira
A community group in New South Wales has opened fire on the state’s water authorities, saying they have shown a shocking lack of transparency around a major wetlands preservation project.
Japan continues trashing whale numbers and science
Japan has continued its “scientific” whale-hunting program, setting sail in Pacific waters this week.
Locals' wild device bites water weeds for birds
A snarling mechanical behemoth has knocked crocodiles off their spot as the scariest thing inthe Northern Territory.