Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
New round in offshore gas game
Conditions for workers at the offshore Gorgon gas plant will be investigated by the West Australian government, if a push by three big unions is successful.
Sea science upswing on Investigator's arrival
$20 million worth of scientific equipment has docked in Hobart, ushering in a new age of Australian marine science in a stylish coat of blue and green.
Self-assured city has no love for its stream
Metropolitan living is taking a toll on the residents of Melbourne’s Yarra River.
Ebb and flow suggested for ailing Albert
Experts are discussing the best way to reduce the saltiness of Lake Albert, near the mouth of the River Murray.
Queensland sets scene for new drilling means
The Queensland Government is getting into newer, deeper forms of gas and oil drilling, which could bring big risks for water supplies.
Shots fired to fix sad state of STEM
Australia's chief scientist wants a greater focus towards the skills that will drive the future economy.
Small beads bring big worries
New South Wales may fight the use of tiny plastic particles common in beauty products, after a study found widespread pollution from ‘microplastics’ in Sydney Harbour.
Study maps origin of sea debris
Australian mathematicians and oceanographers may be able to work out which bits of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch came from where.
Jobs drift on gas inaction, Combet says
A former climate change minister says coal seam gas is the solution to soaring energy costs and carbon reduction needs.
Sight seen as centre for Northern revolution
An architecture and design firm has put out plans for massive development in Australia's north, in a town where crocodiles outnumber humans 1,000 to one.
Wave of discontent crashed on NSW Water Minister
More than 190 delegates are at the Local Government Water Management Conference this week, and the president of Local Government NSW has taken an opportunity to put the hard word on the Water Minister.
Deep drills spot frozen spring of life
Researchers have found over 4,000 new species an Antarctic lake 800 metres beneath the icy surface.
Fight to keep federal fingers on water trigger
One of the key architects of Australian water law says clear environmental efforts are being muddied.
Input wanted for Murray-Darling re-work
Feedback is open for those wanting to make submissions on upcoming Murray–Darling watering strategy reforms.
Wild flows bring call to disclose
The NSW Opposition says documents revealing harmful spills of pollutants should be publicly available.
Young science star's helpful path funded
One of Australia’s youngest scientific laser-wranglers has received a $25,000 boost to her high-tech water filter work.
Resourceful robots uncover new concerns
Concern is churning-up as a Canadian company prepares to launch a new mining project on the sea floor near Papua New Guinea.
Weather winner in app awards
The Bureau of Meteorology's mobile website has been recognised for its useful and simple design at this year's Australian Mobile and App Design Awards.
Town forced off ground by new climate tide
One regional capital and its residents will have to move, as rising sea levels bring oceanfront views too close for comfort.
Asset sales ahead as Hunter Water seeks savings
The New South Wales Government continues to claim it does not want to sell Hunter Water, but the Water Minister will not rule it out.