Archived Industry News for Water Professionals

The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder has announced it will sell water back to farmers in parts of northern NSW.

Millions wanted to let big dam plan stand

One man is leading the charge for the Federal Government funding to build a large dam in the central western region of New South Wales

Shark fight shakes fishers, Barnett stands firm

The Western Australian Premier says strong opposition to the state’s shark culling plan will not stop it going ahead, but it has made local fisherman hesitant to bid for tenders to help the killing.

Squid's trick pinched for stabler views

Science has continued its habit of stealing the best bits from nature, this time using a nice bit of squid design for a new way to balance vision and fact.

Wave plan buoyed by military millions

There has been some interest in a plan to build a large-scale wave energy farm off the coast of Victoria.

New water plan to build more than buybacks

The release of millions in funding to help Queensland farmers save water has been roundly welcomed.

Locals given voice on giant Georgetown multi-farm plan

A huge Integrated Food and Energy Development (IFED) has been declared a “state co-ordinated project” in Queensland, with residents soon able to have their say on the plan that will consume over half a million megalitres from a nearby river.

Reading coral reveals long-term player

Australian scientists have found a record of a long-term climate pattern locked within layers of coral, which has shown that the Great Barrier Reef is influenced by more factors than previously thought.

Scientists launch combined fight to stop fishing free-for-all

Over two hundred marine scientists have come out against a New South Wales State Government plan to permanently allow recreational fishing in environmentally sensitive areas.

Video confirms fish-bird role reversal

The African tigerfish has a habit that many suspected but no-one had seen, until it was caught on camera by South African researchers.

Dry times leaving river fish more limited

Fish migrations will be interrupted by the drying climate near Australia’s coast, according to a new paper from Murdoch University.

Fishery funding to factor weather, food and future

Funding has been awarded to a number of projects aimed at creating a truly sustainable fisheries industry for Australia.

Santos owns up to spills and leaks in NSW forest

One of Australia’s largest oil and gas firms has been fined for the failed reporting of more than dozen environmental incidents.

Cheap fix for water split could yield new power

A new technique may bring a totally renewable reality a little bit closer, improving the ways electricity from wind and solar can be stored.

Shepherds guard flock as deadly season starts

Anti-whaling activists aboard the Sea Shepherd have found their Moby Dick, uncovering and interrupting a Japanese whaling fleet at the start of the new season.

Crocodile wake-up could be powerful swimming motivator

It takes a lot to shock residents of outback Queensland mining towns, but having an early-morning swim with crocodiles in the pool may just have done the trick.

Shark cull rolls ahead despite backlash from Greens, locals and science

Thousands have gathered to protest the Western Australian government's shark-culling plan, but authorities say the slaughter will go ahead regardless.

Budget brings grey future for green farmers

This week’s Federal Government Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) indicates changes on the way for several agricultural schemes and funds but not a lot of detail on what, if anything, will replace them.

Locals say good intentions doing damage

Farmers and residents on the banks of the Goulburn River have complained that environmental flows released under the Murray Darling Basin Plan may be damaging its banks.