Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
This week’s Federal Budget has secured funding for the rollout Murray-Darling Basin reform, delivering on a range of key reforms according to Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke.
Victoria confirms Murray funding
The Victorian Government has confirmed its $30.65 million contribution to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.
WA lauds water wise businesses
The Western Australian Government has congratulated businesses across the state for their efforts in saving 7.9 billion litres of water over 2011-12.
Government commits to Antarctic research funding
The Federal Government has confirmed it will be delivering $25 million to Hobart’s Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems cooperative Research Centre (CRC) in a bid to maintain Australia’s position as a world leader in Antarctic research and protection.
New soil, water and food research centre for CSU
Charles Sturt University (CSU) will host a new Food, Soil and Water Research Centre at its Port Macquarie campus after the Federal Government confirmed $5.9 million in funding.
Shorebirds face uncertain future
The world’s shorebirds face an uncertain future as sea levels rise and destroy their traditional feeding grounds and hatcheries, according to new research from the University of Queensland (UQ).
Queensland carries on energy and water tour
Queensland Energy and Water Supply Minister, Mark McArdle, has met with Cr Tom Tate, Mayor of Gold Coast City Council, to discuss the city’s continued growth and issues surrounding water and energy supply to the region.
$50 million for Victorian water management
The Victorian Government has earmarked $50 million to deliver a range of water initiatives under the State Budget.
$87 million for Victoria's environment
The Victorian Government has earmarked $87 million in funding from the State Budget to reduce the risk of bushfires, improve the health of coastal and bay areas and maintain the state’s parks and forests.
Queensland opens wells to for bore use
The Queensland Government has passed legislation through Parliament that will make it significantly easier for decommissioned petroleum and gas wells to be converted into water supply bores for use by landholders.
SA and Queensland sign up to drought program
The Queensland and South Australian Governments have announced their support of an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) on the National Drought Program Reform.
WA to bring forward high-tech water imaging
The Western Australian Government has announced the Water Corporation will bring forward a high-tech program aimed at better assessing the condition of water mains in Perth’s CBD.
Government launches water trading consultation
The Federal Government has invited public comment on draft regulation amendments to the nation’s water market trading scheme.
NT confirms Ord funding
The Northern Territory Government has confirmed it will allocate $400,000 for the Ord Stage 3 Irrigation in the upcoming Territory Budget.
SA announces Hawker desalination plant
The South Australian Government has announced it has approved the construction of a new desalination plant for the township of Hawker.
Victoria kicks off irrigation modernisation
The Victorian Government has pledged $16 million to kickstart the major modernisation works of the Macalister Irrigation District (MID).
WA kicks off Ozwater '13
Western Australian Water Minister Terry Redman has officially opened this year’s Ozwater, which will see over 1,000 Australian and international water experts descend on Perth to talk about all things water.
Queensland announces bulk water prices
Construction of Queensland’s Wyaralong Water Treatment Plant has ground to a halt as the State Government released its new south east Queensland bulk water pricing path.
Queensland forms council on flood mitigation
The Queensland Government has announced the formation of a new Independent Advisory Council tasked with providing advice on flood mitigation manuals used by engineers during flood events at the Wivenhoe, Somerset and North Pine dams.
SA announces water rebates
The South Australian Government has announced that Housing SA tenants will receive a rebate of up to $75 credited to their account to ease the cost of living.
New research collaboration to deliver air and water assessment
A new research collaboration between the University of Queensland and three leading research institutes in Brazil will seek to deliver groundbreaking new guidelines to assess air and water quality in mining regions.