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Subscribe to Water Industry News FeedIce-boss prized for cool science findings
An Australian researcher has been awarded for years of freezing toil in Antarctic studies.
Scientific teeth to bite at fluoride fears
As fears about water fluoridation continue in several Australian regions, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) says it will end the debate once and for all.
Small town spills could bring flow-on damage
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is investigating potential groundwater contamination from a fire-fighting chemical it used for over thirty years.
Scientific roots of water plan questioned
The South Australian Government has introduced a water licensing policy years in the making, but some forestry bodies have taken shots at it already.
Dozens die to feed Japanese need for whales
Japan has completed its second whale-hunting campaign since the United Nations trashed its “scientific” excuse.
Sea will see drills after seven offshore approvals
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is helping industrial teeth sink into nearby sea-floors, issuing seven new underwater mining licences.
Ports plan for time when mines don't lead
Government reports have considered what will be done with the massive port and rail networks built for resource projects, when the mining industry fades.
Water-hungry mega-mine may not do what it says
The federal government’s approval for the biggest coal mine in Australian history has many up in arms, but ministers say it should be worth it.
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Senior Engineering Project Manager
Quay Appointments
Salary: $140K - $170K Inc Super + car + Phone
Location: NSW - Port Macquarie
Water & Sewer Operations Manager
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Salary: Attractive Package
Location: NSW - Port Macquarie
Professor/Associate Professor of Environmental Fluid Mechanics
The University of Sydney
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Location: NSW - Sydney
Dams & Treatment Operator
Rous Water
Salary: Starting Salary $52,540 (Plus Super)
Location: NSW - Lismore
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2-4 September 2014, Sydney
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16 September 2014 - Melbourne
Young Victorian Operator of the Year
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77th Annual Victorian Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition
3 & 4 September 2014 - Bendigo, Victoria
Small Water and Wastewater Systems National Conference
13-15 August 2014, Newcastle
IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition
21-26 September 2014 - Lisbon, Portugal
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Subscribe to Environmental and Water Courses and Education FeedUnderstanding Groundwater Law
11 & 12 September 2014, Canberra
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Wetland Education and Training Workshop
Thursday and Friday, 7-8 August 2014
Department of Environment & Primary Industries 2015 Science Graduate Program
Applications open July 11 - Aug 11, 2014
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