Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
An international team has developed a series of maps showing how fast and in which direction local climates have shifted, to illuminate species at risk worldwide.
$6 billion dollar industry at risk from cheap environmental choice
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has, after “rigorous assessment”, approved the disposal of dredge spoil within the Marine Park, making only minor requests in the granting of the dredge permit.
Flows probed for better use of bore source in SA
Despite the city of Adelaide being placed in the driest state on the driest inhabited continent, underneath its streets flow substantial quantities of water.
Once-hot rocks hold old secrets, pushing first life back eons
New research could shake our understanding of the origins of life on Earth, setting the date back about a billion years.
Seeds planted for farm bank plan, no word on sprout times
A Federal Government Minister is pushing for billions of dollars to help workers toiling in some of the worst conditions for decades, and it looks like the Prime Minister is keen to help too.
Waves of struggle could form stronger swimmers
A new study has assessed how difficult it is for fish to swim through large waves, and it turns out that many have little choice but to go with the flow.
Industry asks for engineers to check on Gladstone bund
A representative body for engineers has questioned why a technical design project in Queensland will not consult with engineering experts.
Snake spine secrets de-coded for undersea design
Engineers are once again referring to the great catalogue of nature for their next robotic design.
Waves from WA could be key to future power
An Australian company says it has achieved is the world’s most economical wave energy generator yet.
Last words coming before reef dump jumps off
One of the last hurdles for dredging near the Great Barrier Reef is being approached today, with the main authority in charge of the marine park set to make its decision on the potentially destructive plan.
New deal for better practice when the cows come home
One large cattle station has become the site of the latest major conservation project in the Northern Territory.
New hub keeps icy experts close, but free from cold
A major hub has been opened which will see many of the world’s leading experts working close to Antarctica, basking in the relative comfort of Hobart.
Ocean probes enhanced with cross-water friendship
CSIRO researchers are using smart yellow sticks to see what makes the Indian Ocean tick.
Project tests small shifts to better face floods
Careful planning and tricky timing may be the keys to reducing the risk of floods, according to a new research project.
Public service honour for head of rolling river changes
One of the key figures behind implementation of water policy in the Murray-Darling Basin has been awarded for her efforts.
Talks on water changes go ahead with no delay
The Victorian Government is talking to residents about their wishes for the state’s water plan, but many who want a say think the talks should be delayed.
Top end trainees to take charge of their backyards
A new program will take trainees across land and sea to learn how to care for both environments.
Truss interrupts course toward new dam
There may be no federal money for the proposed Needles Gap dam.
Engineers welcome dredging technical checks
Engineers Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s Commission of Inquiry into a large-scale dredging project spill in Queensland.
Big farm plan expanded, could stick on water concerns
Developers are keen to get underway on a $2 billion agricultural project, but some locals say it cannot be done.
Inter-state sweep for fish bug founded
A group of Australian university researchers are conducting a check-up on the health of freshwater catfish, looking for evidence that Australian wild fish are still free from a bacterium found in imported specimens.