Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Victorian Government has announced it will triple environmental water entitlements for the Campaspe River under the $3.73 million Caring for the Campaspe project.
Victoria announces water purchase program
The Federal and Victorian Governments have announced a new voluntary strategic purchase program for eligible irrigators under the Goulburn-Murray Water Connections Project.
Government finalises Marine Park Management Plans
The Federal Government has tabled the final plans for the world’s largest network of marine reserves, which will aim to protect 2.7 kilometres of the nation’s ocean environment.
Government pledges water protection
The Federal Government has announced it will implement greater environmental protection for water resources impacted by coal seam gas and large coal mining developments.
Crown-of-thorns cull completed
The Federal Government has announced over 60,000 crown-of-thorns starfish have been culled under a project to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
NT secures resources water security
The Northern Territory Government has announced it has secured over $10 million worth of water piping to support future growth of oil and gas developments at Middle Arm and Blaydin Point.
Queensland moves to clarify flood levee regulation
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation before State Parliament that aims to provide clearer definitions and regulations surrounding the construction of flood levees.
Victoria secures desalination savings
The Victorian Government has announced it has successfully bargained with the energy provider of the Wonthaggi desalination plant for lower energy costs than initially proposed.
Waller named Living Victoria chief
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of Mike Waller as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Living Victoria, the body designed to drive urban water reform in the State.
Mollenkopf steps down as AWA chief
Long serving Chief of the Australian Water Association (AWA), Tom Mollenkopf, has announced he will be stepping down from the position in July this year.
Study gives fluoride tick of approval
Fluoride in the drinking water significantly cuts the rate of tooth decay in the adult population, according to the findings of a new international study on dental health conducted by the University of Adelaide.
Thorn named NSW water professional of the year
The Australian Water Association (AWA) has named long-serving Executive Manager of Council’s Coffs Harbour Water business unit, Simon Thorn as NSW Water Professional of the Year.
Victoria to promote water meters for multi-occupancy buildings
The Victorian Government has introduced legislation before Parliament that it says will encourage the installation of separate water meters for multiple occupancy buildings.
Catchment Management Authority applications open
The Victorian Government has announced it has begun receiving expressions of interest for board member positions on Victoria’s 10 Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) as well as the chairperson position for the Gouldburn Broken CMA Board.
Climate changes sees Australia swelter
A new report released by the Federal Government’s Climate Commission has concluded that climate change was partially to blame for the ‘angry summer’ seen over the last few months.
Goulburn-Murray Water starts phase two of transformation
Goulburn-Murray Water has announced it has started Phase 2 of its business transformation process, which will focus on optimising staffing levels in internal support services.
ICRC moves to reduce water costs
The ACT’s water prices are set to fall by as much as 16.9 per cent if the key recommendations of the draft report released by the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission.
New project to examine WA's blue carbon sink potential
A new collaborative research project will see the CSIRO and the eight tertiary education institutions explore the role of Australia’s coastal and marine environments in storing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Burke scuppers super trawler plans
Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has signed the interim declaration to prevent the super trawler until the Government determines the environmental impacts of the proposed operations.
ACCC greenlights collective water bargaining for coal producers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the go ahead for central Queensland coal producers to begin collective bargaining for water supply with SunWater.
CSIRO cracks the mystery behind marine heatwave
The CSIRO has cracked the mystery behind the abnormal climatic conditions in the Indian and Pacific Oceans during the 2010-2011 La Nina event which contributed to the extreme marine heatwave off the Western Australia coast.