Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Australians will have to put aside their understandable scepticism and embrace the benefits of recycled water, a recent report has told.
Industry push to get gas nationwide
Lobbyists for the gas resource industry are pushing the Federal Government expand offshore and coal seam projects to avoid a predicted shortage in supply.
Daily deliveries dampen long-term drought towns
One town has been left so parched by drought conditions that it is trucking-in water every day.
Calls for Hunt to get solid on liquid and gas
There has been concern from a New South Wales environment group over the intentions of Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt, calling on him to publicly commit to thorough investigations of coal and gas projects near water supplies.
Crabs seen at bacterial party in deep seeps
Scientists have shed light on the lives-of-plenty enjoyed by lithodid crabs in the deep sea, made possible by a constant smorgasbord of bacteria which themselves feed on accumulated methane.
Cuttlefish impacts may scuttle port plan
An environmental impact study has been released for a proposed export facility at Port Bonython in South Australia, finding it could affect the seasonal cycles of giant Australian cuttlefish.
Premier sweet-talked over saline water risks
Residents of a town in New South Wales have taken their ongoing battle over coal seam gas drilling to the state’s Premier.
River communities feel red tape tighten
There is concern today from the National Irrigators Council, who are pushing to stop part of the Murray River being listed as “critically endangered”.
Scientists shipped far south after mysterious metering
Gravitational shifts have indicated something is happening in Antarctica, and a team of researchers from ANU are on their way to check it out.
Sediment settling spells concern for sea and sky
The Newcastle Port Authority has ignored the significant concerns of a local conservation group, storming ahead on plans to dredge millions of cubic metres to fit in more ships.
Surveyor gives berth to Investigator
One of the greatest contributors to our current knowledge of the Southern Ocean is stepping aside to make way for a younger model.
Tour to talk conservation for tiny islands
A study tour is bringing together researchers and community members from across the Arafura and Timor seas to share ideas for the future.
Trap gaps catch more and less
It may not work for mice, but the Wildlife Conservation Society and Kenyan marine authorities have built a better fish trap.
Call to report views of blue-green blooms
No one will be enjoying the unseasonably warm weather on NSW’s north coast more than the blue-green algae, with residents warned to look out for blooming populations in rivers and streams.
Funds drip by the day as desal plant sits on 'standby'
Reports say there could be a massive bill for no real gain from Sydney’s privatised desalination plant, which currently sits idle.
Funds to hunt porcine pest
Farmers in rural Queensland are hoping half a million dollars will be enough to get a handle on the devastation caused by feral pigs.
Miner can't see gas for a while
The boss of a Queensland energy company says there is no immediate future for underground coal gas extraction in the state, after Cougar Energy was fined for contaminating groundwater.
One way to pass time in Antarctic extremes
It seems gene-swapping is about all there is to do when you live in a sea of salt at negative 20 degrees.
Secure funds let farmers look ahead
The water is flowing, or rather spraying, across Tasmania thanks to the government’s ongoing irrigation funding schemes.
Shark tally to save dwindling species
Researchers from the tropical campus of James Cook University will tally the numbers for a shark and sting-ray population report card.
Study picks zap over gas
Intense scrutiny of hot water heaters has revealed that building policies could do with more flexibility to allow for new designs, researchers say.