Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Scientists worldwide have assessed the economic toll of biological invasions ...
Middle Arm review looms
The Senate is set to investigate the controversial Middle Arm precinct development in Darwin Harbour.
Murray change tabled
The Federal Government is introducing legislation to extend the critical Murray-Darling Basin Plan ...
Tyre chunks spread in storms
Microplastics from tyre wear are increasingly contaminating our waterways, according to a recent study.
HESC progress opposed
Environmental groups are opposing plans to produce hydrogen from coal in Victoria's Latrobe Valley.
Snowy costs rise
Snowy Hydro has confirmed that the cost of its ambitious Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project has ballooned to a staggering $12 billion.
Fukushima release stokes snub
Chinese consumers are leading a boycott of Japanese products in response to the release of treated wastewater...
Henry calls for green shift
The former head of Australia's Treasury, Dr Ken Henry, has called for sweeping environmental reforms.
MDBA summit sets direction
The MDBA’s Basin Officials Committee (BOC) has convened virtually to outline their strategic focus for the upcoming year.
Tap help requested
The Water Industry Operators’ Association (WOIA) is looking to develop its national tapping competition.
Views split on water plan
Questions are being asked about where the Federal Government will find 450 gigalitres (GL) of water...
ACCC issues basin stats
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its annual Water Monitoring Report for 2021-22...
Bushfire risk predicted
With past wet conditions promoting fuel growth, large areas of Australia could see a higher bushfire risk in coming months.
Frog sounds show eco-health
Australian researchers are drawing on the love lives of frogs to better understand whether an ecosystem is healthy.
Fukushima release looms
Japan is preparing to release treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Hydrogen fuel path laid
A new report has been released that could accelerate Australia's hydrogen-powered transport future.