Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Experts say old offshore oil rigs could have a second life as a coral reef.
Victoria shifts Snowy share
The Victorian Government has sold its share in Snowy Hydro to the Federal Government.
CSIRO staff stay away from inquiry
Some CSIRO staff have decided not appear before South Australia's Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin.
Labor pledges broader trigger
Labor says it will tighten CSG regulations to protect water resources, if elected.
Reef efforts commended
An audit has found that the Queensland Government is “maximising” its efforts to improve the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Senate probe calls for plastic ban
A Senate inquiry has recommended all single-use plastics be banned by 2023.
BHP makes spill deal
Samarco and its parent companies BHP and Vale have signed a deal to settle a $7 billion lawsuit.
MDBA accused of micro-management
A scientist has accused the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) of “interfering” with his work.
Adani's protection claims reviewed
New reports say Adani’s plans to protect pristine desert springs will not work.
Basin plan losses plotted
Job losses in the southern Murray-Darling Basin region are being driven by drought, population decline and ...
Concern on uranium aquifers
Official data suggests some of Australia's poorest communities have been drinking water high in uranium.
Katherine contamination reviewed
The Department of Defence has been slammed at a community meeting in Katherine over the PFAS chemical contamination scandal.
NAIF funds powerful combo
The Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will fund a $516 million solar/hydro project in far north Queensland.
Reef review details damage
A review of nearly 2,000 coral reefs has found that marine reserves struggle, but are much better than no protection at all.
PFAS plume detected
Contamination from potentially toxic PFAS chemicals has been found in a 10-square-kilometre plume of groundwater at the Richmond RAAF base in north-west Sydney.
Academic issues in skeptic sacking
Academics at James Cook University (JCU) are reportedly avoiding using their staff emails after the the sacking of climate change skeptic Peter Ridd.
Dam plan slammed
The NSW Government has been accused of ignoring its obligation to protect the Greater Blue Mountains world heritage area with a plan to heighten the Warragamba Dam.
NT coast value counted
Economic analysis has found the Northern Territory's coastal and marine environments are worth $2 billion per year ...