Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
More than 60,000 Murray cod fingerlings have been returned to the Darling River.
ICAC says irrigators favoured
The NSW corruption court has found the State Government is “overly favourable” to irrigators.
IPC approves coal over water
NSW’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has green-lit the expansion of a coal mine above Sydney’s water catchment.
MDBA backs new studies
The MDBA has announced a significant science investment to shape future Basin water management.
New town treatment online
The town of Googong, just outside Canberra's border, has a new water recycling plant.
Water deals boost building
SA Water says it is providing buoyancy to the state’s construction sector with a range of new projects.
Approval rolls over local views
The NT Government has gone against expert advice and approved plans to double the size of a mining pit ...
China plumbs deepest sea
A Chinese research submarine has reached one of the deepest spots on the planet.
Snapper smashes age record
An 81-year-old midnight snapper caught off the coast of Western Australia has taken the title of the oldest tropical reef fish ...
Study smells Reef health
Experts say the ‘smell’ of coral could be used as an indicator of reef health.
Oration urges deep links
Experts say it is more important than ever to learn from ancient Australian cultures.
Croc return watched
NT croc numbers are surging, and researchers want to know what that means for the environment.
Green light for gas giant
The Narrabri Gas Project has received federal approval, despite concerns for water resources.
Platypus classification debated
A new study has found platypus populations could disappear “without ever returning”.
SA Water shows lockdown shift
SA Water has provided details on what people did during the state’s two-day lockdown.
Sewage test standards coming
A key feature of Australia’s COVID-19 response has been testing for traces of the virus in wastewater.
Shawshank the fish pen
Fifty-thousand farmed salmon have liberated themselves after their floating pen caught fire.
Vortex fluids help new hybrids
Flinders University is working on the technology behind future water recycling.