Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Scientists have discovered what one of Earth’s oldest animals had for its last meal.
MDBA boss warns of delay
The new chief of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority has delivered a speech to the National Rural Press Club.
Santos pause continues
Santos' giant Barossa gas project will remain on hold while the Federal Court considers an appeal.
Dam study details risk
A dam safety study says maximum flood events could significantly increase in coming years.
Funds flow to water works
The federal government is cracking down on shonky practices in the trading of water.
Water body reports on Gap
Australia’s major water lobby has issued a report on how to improve water services for First Nations communities.
Wave study shows rogue origin
Researchers are unravelling the mystery of ‘freak’, ‘rogue’, ‘killer’ waves.
Big bodies unite for science
Australia’s CSIRO and DFAT have teamed up with Google to deliver a new coastal ecosystem mapping initiative.
Carp plan caution urged
A report on the National Carp Control Plan report has called for more research before unleashing herpes on the pest species.
Fishing failure detailed
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has handed down findings from a probe into the 13-year-delay of legislation to protect Indigenous cultural fishing.
Funds found for water study
Up to half a million dollars will be spent on a study of water security in a remote town on South Australia's west coast.
Investigator sweeps new park
Australia’s world-leading science vessel has returned from a voyage in Australia’s newest marine park.
Map shows offshore ambition
An interactive map is giving residents a look at proposed offshore wind turbines off Gippsland's Bass Coast.
Talks start for local owners
Talks have started for a new biodiscovery bill in WA, aimed at helping Indigenous people claim the rights to their own products.
Tuvalu urges fossil stop
Pacific islands nations have called for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.
Water split leaked
A leaked letter suggests a disconnect between the NT government and its water planning committee.