Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
A new study finds coastal rivers, lakes and lagoons in NSW are warming twice as fast as the ocean.
Sewer works wrap early
Melbourne Water says works have finished ahead of schedule on an upgrade of one of its main sewers.
Starfish wait years to attack
A new study shows how crown of thorns starfish lie in wait as algae-eating young before attacking coral.
Tech upgrades rolling in NSW
The NSW Government is implementing a high-tech water metering telemetry system.
Victoria orders water
The Victorian Government has ordered 125 gigalitres of water from the Desalination Plant for next financial year.
Rare earths centre approved
An Australian company has been given the green light for a large rare earths project in WA.
Complex flows modelled
Experts have created new models to mimic the complex interactions between groundwater flow, contaminants and geochemistry.
Microbes spotted in old lava
Microbes have been discovered in a part of the ocean where many believed they could not exist.
Ocean recovery possible
Experts say marine life in the world’s oceans could recover by 2050, if appropriate action is taken.
Reef bleaching repeats
Experts have confirmed that the Great Barrier Reef has seen its third bout of coral bleaching in just five years.
Nanobelts stacked for hydrogen boost
Griffith engineers are using ‘nanobelts’ to increase the production of hydrogen fuel.
New uses for steel slag
Experts say a by-product of steel making can be used to both treat wastewater and make stronger concrete.
Annual bleaching looms
The world's tropical coral reefs are approaching a tipping point of ‘near-annual’ bleaching.
Contamination case launched
Legal action has been launched against a lead smelting facility over the alleged pollution of creek in South Australia.
Low score for local efforts
A massive scientific scorecard has rated the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10.
NSW approves risky operation
New South Wales has allowed a coal mining extension under Sydney's Woronora water reservoir.
Paper panic hits sewers
Peoples’ lack of toilet paper is creating havoc as flushed items block sewer pipes.
WRA warns water operators
Water Research Australia (WRA) has issued advice on COVID-19 in relation to water systems.
Green power risks studied
A new study looks at renewable energy facilities in areas of environmental significance, which could threaten natural habitats.