Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Federal Government has released another green paper covering some ideas for development in the northern half of Australia.
Net work to spread word of grisly ghost deaths
Aboriginal artists will work on a powerful new sculpture, formed out of the remnants of recent exploitation.
New ports plan gives more room to expand
Five large ports on the Queensland coast will receive even more special treatment, after the State Government named them in its new strategy document.
Students send stream of sustainable ideas
A potentially revolutionary water saving device has seen three Australian students represent at a global engineering competition in Amsterdam.
Study says natural flows could flood-proof
New research from the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training says that managed aquifer recharge could help to drought-proof a region.
US floats plan for ocean-bound revolution
One US company wants to create a world of ‘start-up’ governments, which hold sovereignty in floating cities on the ocean.
Boldness isn't best for long-living fish
Research into fish family trees has shown a sheltered life could be the way to go.
Catchment fracking call says to wait for more
The chief scientist in New South Wales says there should be no CSG fracking in Sydney’s water catchment area until all the risks are known.
Clearer lines welcomed in plains-sharing plan
New South Wales farmers are reportedly pleased at the simplification of water management laws.
Councils back lower flows, Greens not so much
Some regional councils have come out in support of Federal Government moves to reduce Murray-Darling buybacks and spend on infrastructure.
Push to help old shell of the sea
A sea-dwelling species which has lived unchanged for millions of years is under threat, prompting calls to protect the ancient Nautilus.
Reef change detailed in dump decision talks
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) has given details on its change of mind to approve the Abbot Point coal terminal expansion.
Stage set for hydro-drama
Water is a frequent topic of discussion in rural regions, but it will soon be brought up in a way not many would expect.
Nines sites awarded for offshore oil digs
Nine new permits have been awarded for offshore oil exploration around Australia.
Bodies join to tap into wasteful habits
A major environmental group has joined with the water industry in urging Queenslanders to put down the plastic bottle and turn on a tap.
Consolidation sees solid commissioner scrapped
Irrigators in NSW are not impressed by the sudden scrapping of the state’s Water Commissioner.
Councils urged to look at tomorrow's water needs now
The man in charge of enhancing the stormwater systems of regional West Australian communities says local councils need to plan for future water needs.
Forest flood marks turning tide for flow control
A huge flood began in Victoria this week but luckily, it was intentional.
Independent aid flows to help our neighbours
One tiny island nation in the Pacific is having its lack of clean water addressed by the life-saving work of an independent Australian aid group.
Liberal slams CSIRO cuts for lack of federal understanding
Despite efforts to avoid it, millions of dollars in budget cuts will force CSIRO to close down several sites for world-leading research.
Maths moves marine science away from simple model
Researchers have released ground-breaking findings to dismiss a common theory of biodiversity, and could change the way some environments are managed.