Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Fishing review finds issues
A report on commercial fishing in Western Australia has questioned the activities of state government officers.
Key fossil uncovered
Queensland scientists have unearthed a fossil described as the Rosetta Stone of marine palaeontology.
Reef rangers recognised
A Queensland women’s Indigenous ranger program has won over $1 million in an international conservation prize.
Tas. warming effects observed
Scientists say global warming may have already impacted Tasmanian ocean ecosystems.
Santos' Tiwi appeal fails
Gas giant Santos has lost its appeal against Tiwi Islands traditional owners.
Cyclone fire link studied
As strong winds and torrential rains inundate Australia’s south-eastern coast, high intensity bushfires could follow.
Satellites spot flows
Researchers are using radar satellites to peer through clouds for flood information.
Study shows mangrove protection
A new study backed by SA Water shows mangroves are avid coastal protectors.
Threatened plans running out
Hundreds of threatened species recovery plans are due to expire in coming months.
Warning over NT water plans
The NT’s environment department has been warned about water allocation plans that could be “catastrophic”...
Water report shows dry effect
Experts say much of the world was drier than usual last year, despite La Niña.
Whales exposed in protected seas
Experts say whales are frequently exposed to shipping noise, even in Australian marine parks.
Reef risks danger listing
The UN has again raised concerns over the state of the Great Barrier Reef.
Experts release annual review
CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology have released the State of the Climate Report 2022.
Flood towns face long wait
Authorities have warned that Murray River floods may not recede until 2023.
Green cop plans continue
The Federal Government is preparing to launch a tough new national Environment Protection Agency (EPA).