Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Australian Academy of Science is “greatly concerned” about the cherrypicking and misrepresentation of scientific evidence.
Rice sacking blamed on water
Murray Darling water woes have been blamed for the loss of jobs from drought-hit towns.
Illegal dump shut down
South Australia's Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has discovered a large illegal waste dump.
Lofty goals for local hydro
Analysis has found Australian hydrogen export projections have been exaggerated by factor of up to 11.
Pens boost coral sex
Coral researchers have been slaving over a radical new project, rearing millions of coral babies.
Bishop plugs spiritual water
A religious leader says the water market is infringing on the spiritual needs of people in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Illegal logging spotted
There is concern that “widespread” illegal logging is putting Melbourne’s drinking water at risk.
Island water supplies block growth
A lack of water security in the Arnhem Land community of Milingimbi are slowing social progress, locals say.
Level 2 looms for Sydney
Sydney could face level two water restrictions by the end of the year, as dam levels continue to fall.
Seagrass teams saving natives
A team of ‘underwater gardeners’ is working to stem the decline of an endangered seagrass.
Wave risk well telegraphed
The WA Government was warned that Carnegie Clean Energy was a big financial risk before giving is $2.6 million in taxpayer funds, reports say.
PS silenced on climate link
New South Wales public servants have been told “not to discuss the link between climate change and bushfires”.
Fires mute climate talk
Bushfires on the east coast of Australia may take months to fully extinguish, authorities say.
Mangroves help reef health
Healthy mangroves are needed to fight climate change on coral reef fisheries, research suggests.
Rio-linked mine accused of pollution
A mine joint-owned by Rio Tinto is polluting a community in Guinea, villagers say.
Norway to gain from Bight oil
The Australia Institute says Norway stands to gain the most from Bight oil.
SA to desalinate
South Australia is turning on its desal plant so that upstream farms can have more water.
Drought loans re-jigged
The Federal Government is unveiling a reformed $500 million drought stimulus package.