Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
TasWater says a new chapter of water security for 200,000 customers in southern Tasmania has been written.
State agrees to hydro plan
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have inked a $100 million agreement to transform Port Bonython into South Australia's inaugural large-scale hydrogen export terminal.
BOM sees big shift
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially declared the arrival of two significant climate drivers ...
CEWH saving for dry times
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) says it is capitalising on recent flood years.
Islands seek climate justice
Small island nations are pushing for clarity and legal accountability amid a worsening climate crisis.
Reef kept off danger list
The Great Barrier Reef has avoided being added to UNESCO's endangered list.
Water bodies seek new blood
Applications are now being accepted for two vital basin advisory committees.
UN reviews Middle Arm
A UN expert has warned of health and climate risks in the NT’s Middle Arm project.
Mining probe hears concerns
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Woodside testing blocked
Woodside's ambitious gas project off Western Australia's northern coast has hit a snag.
Dam battery sites mapped
Researchers saw small dams in rural Australia could function as unconventional “batteries”.
Fish kill case raised
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has filed a legal case over a fish kill incident near Lake Macquarie's Vales Point Power Station.
Floating farms tested
Australian researchers are testing designs for floating sea farms to ease food shortages.
Heat record set to fall
The year 2023 is poised to claim the dubious honour of being the hottest in recorded history.
River quality in big review
Analysis of nearly 1,000 studies has unveiled widespread damage to river water quality.
Sediment track expanded
CSIRO has deployed special sensors on Darumbal Sea Country in the Southern Great Barrier Reef to track sediment run-off.
AAD issues aired
The Australian Antarctic Division has been accused of impeding a Senate inquiry into climate research cuts.
Foreign water bids rise
Australia has seen an increase in foreign ownership of its water resources ...
Heatwaves drive ocean change
US scientists have unveiled the dynamic impact of marine heatwaves on ocean predators, shedding light on both habitat loss and expansion.