Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Big pipe project gets going
Construction on a $95 million pipeline in South East Queensland has begun.
Expert urge Reef efforts
Marine scientists are pushing Australia’s new-look parliament to act fast to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Flood study backs pavement change
Researchers say councils might want to consider permeable pavement as a flood mitigation strategy.
Hells Gates set for delay
A $5.4 billion dam project in North Queensland is likely to be pushed back.
Oyster scheme planned
Industry figures and experts are working on a carbon neutral accreditation for local oysters.
Hydrogen claims unpicked
New analysis throws doubt on the ability of a Victorian project using brown coal to make hydrogen.
Drought texts remain secret
The PM’s office has blocked requests for text messages that Barnaby Joyce claims constituted his work as drought envoy.
Price rise looms in Tas.
Tasmanians will see a 3.5 per cent increase to water bills each year until 2025-26.
Reef heat keeps rising
The Great Barrier Reef last year saw its hottest December on record since 1900.
Satellite study shows wetlands loss
Analysis of more than one million satellite images suggest 4,000 square kilometres of tidal wetlands have been lost globally over 20 years.
Wine boss wants reform favour
A major wine grower says Murray Darling Basin water market reforms should recognise the most beneficial commodities.
Waste tuned for mercury removal
Researchers have come up with a better way to remove mercury from the environment.
Tsunami alarm advanced
New tsunami sensors could warn of looming threats before seismic waves even arrive.
'Lost' coral uncovered
Australian researchers say they have re-discovered a ‘lost’ species of coral.
Cheap river tricks tested
Biologists in the US are studying low-cost ways to improve water quality and wildlife habitat in urban creeks.
Future food jobs at risk
Government agricultural research jobs in NSW could be on the chopping block.
Mekong methods outlined
Scientists are looking for ways to save one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions.
Microbe options uncovered
Researchers are getting excited about the potential of a fungus-like microbe taken from the pristine waters of South Australia.