Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Federal Government has officially declared the Southern Ocean Wind Zone, covering an area of 1,030 square kilometres off the coast of Warrnambool and Port Fairy in Victoria.
WA study sees life lost
A monumental loss of fish and coral life has been observed at a popular area of Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region.
Water licence challenged
The Central Land Council (CLC) has launched an appeal over the controversial Singleton Station groundwater licence.
Antarctic sea ice stays low
Scientists have marked the third consecutive summer with extremely low sea-ice cover around Antarctica.
Fish pens set for deeper sea
Australian engineers have designed a lightweight fish pen to move farms to deeper seas.
Investigator brings data bounty
Australia’s ocean detectives have returned from an epic voyage with new climate clues.
Powerful products for sewerage site
Melbourne Water is injecting millions into a treatment plant upgrade.
SA backs water projects
SA Water has unveiled a series of projects for South Australia’s reservoir reserves.
UN urges extraction change
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says the world must start living within its means.
Elderly platypus shocks authority
Water authorities have discovered the oldest platypus ever seen in the wild.
Murray review shows shortfall
The Productivity Commission has released its latest review of the MDBP.
Probe shows wetter past
Researchers have gained new insights into the climatic conditions of the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages, particularly around South Australia’s Naracoorte Caves.
Whale shark sessions watched
New technology has been used to track the effects of whale shark tourism.
SA deal for big builds
The South Australian government has announced a hydrogen agreement with GFG Alliance.
Turnbull pushes Hunter works
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is advocating for the development of two pumped hydro energy projects in the Upper Hunter Valley.