Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Woodside's ambitious gas project off Western Australia's northern coast has hit a snag.
Dam battery sites mapped
Researchers saw small dams in rural Australia could function as unconventional “batteries”.
Fish kill case raised
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has filed a legal case over a fish kill incident near Lake Macquarie's Vales Point Power Station.
Floating farms tested
Australian researchers are testing designs for floating sea farms to ease food shortages.
Heat record set to fall
The year 2023 is poised to claim the dubious honour of being the hottest in recorded history.
River quality in big review
Analysis of nearly 1,000 studies has unveiled widespread damage to river water quality.
Sediment track expanded
CSIRO has deployed special sensors on Darumbal Sea Country in the Southern Great Barrier Reef to track sediment run-off.
AAD issues aired
The Australian Antarctic Division has been accused of impeding a Senate inquiry into climate research cuts.
Foreign water bids rise
Australia has seen an increase in foreign ownership of its water resources ...
Heatwaves drive ocean change
US scientists have unveiled the dynamic impact of marine heatwaves on ocean predators, shedding light on both habitat loss and expansion.
Invasive data updated
Scientists worldwide have assessed the economic toll of biological invasions ...
Middle Arm review looms
The Senate is set to investigate the controversial Middle Arm precinct development in Darwin Harbour.
Murray change tabled
The Federal Government is introducing legislation to extend the critical Murray-Darling Basin Plan ...
Tyre chunks spread in storms
Microplastics from tyre wear are increasingly contaminating our waterways, according to a recent study.
HESC progress opposed
Environmental groups are opposing plans to produce hydrogen from coal in Victoria's Latrobe Valley.
Snowy costs rise
Snowy Hydro has confirmed that the cost of its ambitious Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project has ballooned to a staggering $12 billion.
Fukushima release stokes snub
Chinese consumers are leading a boycott of Japanese products in response to the release of treated wastewater...
Henry calls for green shift
The former head of Australia's Treasury, Dr Ken Henry, has called for sweeping environmental reforms.