Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - March, 2019
Experts are celebrating the first production and export of “green hydrogen” from Australia to Japan.
MDBA issues planning update
The MDBA says plans for governing water use across the entire Murray–Darling Basin are on the way.
NT land claims backed by review
A federal review has rejected “ungracious” objections to Aboriginal claims over NT river regions.
Upgrades set for rural WA
A new initiative should bring water service upgrades to remote Aboriginal communities in WA.
NSW water minister bails
NSW Water Minister Niall Blair has resigned following alleged threats and aggression.
Academics lay out river needs
A new aquifer project could be crucial for water management in the Murray-Darling Basin.
CO2 bubbler doubly effective
A new device could provide an environmentally friendly, cost-effective method of sterilising water.
Carp campaign closing
The fight against European carp in Tasmanian lakes is coming to an end after almost 25 years.
Former car factory going green
An old Toyota car plant in Victoria is being turned into a renewable energy hub to produce hydrogen fuels.
Miner slammed for metal leak
A disused mine in far north Queensland is leaching toxic water into waterways.
New flows for outback town
A new high-quality drinking water supply is being piped into the SA town of Orroroo.
Western choices leave the poor dry
A new report has found food and clothing in Western countries is impacting water supplies for the world’s poorest.
Dam plan brings flood of worry
The NSW government appears to be planning to raise parts of the Warragamba Dam wall significantly higher than it has said publicly.
Farmers fear tech costs
Farmers say it will be hard to afford some of their new high-tech water requirements.
WA dumps wave backing
The WA Government has scrapped its $16 million contract with the Carnegie Clean Energy wave power firm.
Dams drop as drought runs on
Experts have reflected on the state of Australia’s drought-afflicted areas after a hot, dry summer.
Dirty runoff hurting Reef
A new study suggests dirty river run-off is slowing Great Barrier Reef recovery.