Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
South32 slapped for thirst
Mining company South32 after admitting to draining drinking water in NSW.
Eyes on offshore wind
Victoria's Gippsland region could become a global offshore wind energy hub with the potential construction of giant wind turbines.
Sea seen as carbon stash
Engineers want to use undersea oil and gas fields to store captured carbon.
Shark scheme re-opens
The New South Wales Government has opened tenders for its annual shark meshing program, reigniting the debate surrounding its use.
Bottling plans probed
Locals want tighter regulations on water extraction near UNESCO world heritage rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Crop issues predicted
Experts say climate change may increase the likelihood of simultaneous crop failures worldwide.
Dam deal for traditional access
A new agreement makes land at Chaffey Dam available to traditional custodians.
Minister seeks Murray fix
Water Minister Tanya Plibersek says the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in need of a “course correction”.
Restrictions lift for new plans
Kalgoorlie-Boulder, a historic mining city in Western Australia, is making progress in plans to “drought-proof” the region.
WMO sees El Niño effects
El Niño conditions are underway in the tropical Pacific, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Tasmania inks hydrogen links
Tasmania could become a global leader in green hydrogen production and export by 2030, according to a new feasibility study.
'Sand boil' effect detailed
Sand boils caused by groundwater discharges affect beach stability, yet knowledge of these damaging underground erosions is largely misunderstood.
Barra backing questioned
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) allegedly disregarded its lending guidelines in a barramundi investment.
Big find at submerged site
Ancient stone artefacts have been found at an underwater spring off the Western Australia Pilbara coast.
Cloud creators shield Reef
Queensland scientists are conducting experiments to modify clouds and reduce the impact of global warming.
New tech for wet history
Environmental scientists have used cave stalagmites as a record of groundwater replenishment over time.
SA Water studies stocks
SA Water is running a study to better understand the abundance and health of fish populations, helping inform future stocking programs for the benefit of recreational anglers.