Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The highest levels of coral cover in 36 years have been recorded in parts of the Great Barrier Reef.
Offshore wind scheme opens
The Federal Government has announced the first offshore wind area to be formally assessed under its new framework.
Coastal cull left to councils
The NSW Government may let coastal councils decide how to use shark nets.
Dam drop prompts power plans
Tasmania’s dam levels have dropped below a safeguard threshold introduced in 2016.
Harvesting change rejected
Despite new legislation, debate about ‘flood harvesting’ continues in the Murray-Darling basin valleys.
Mangrove deaths traced
Researchers say they have solved the mystery of the catastrophic death of 40 million mangrove trees around the Gulf of Carpentaria in 2016.
MDB target to be missed
A review has found that 450 GL of water meant for the environment of the Murray-Darling Basin will not be recovered by 2024.
Water drives paper battery
International researchers have developed a water-activated disposable paper battery.
Wave tests successful
Trials of a wave energy generator off Tasmania have been dubbed “a huge success”.
Concern over centre runoff
Environmentalists are concerned about an approval that allows untreated stormwater to flow into a Melbourne creek.
CSIRO sees defining trends
Australia’s top science body has laid out the seven ‘megatrends’ it thinks will define the next 20 years.
Giant omnivore uncovered
Marine scientists have discovered that whale sharks eat plants, making them the world’s largest omnivore.
Glen Huon upgrades complete
TasWater has announced the completion of its Glen Huon Water Treatment Plant upgrade.
Carbon concern uncovered
Government documents show what happened when former energy minister Angus Taylor moved to scrap ACCUs ...
Roads watched in Reef check
Queensland councils want to protect the Great Barrier Reef by monitoring thousands of kilometres of unsealed country roads.