Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Experts have investigated why Gold Coast residents pay more than twice as much for water as Sydneysiders.
Reef and rangers backed
This week’s federal Budget locks in $535.8 million to help the Reef, and extra funding for Indigenous rangers.
Carp study sounds warning
Experts say mass carp culling could have a major impact on native flora and fauna.
Deal to see Murray moves proceed
Labor and the Coalition appear to have reached agreement on proposed MDBP amendments.
Warming could make MPAs misplaced
Experts say CO2 emissions could make it too warm for species living in marine protected areas (MPAs).
Commissioner questions MDBP basis
A royal commissioner has questioned the legality of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Court flips Acland decision
Queensland’s Supreme Court has rejected a Land Court decision to scrap the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
Funds flow for big pipe
The Victorian Government has provided $32 million for the first stage of a 1,600-kilometre pipeline.
IMO wants ship emissions switch
Australia’s shipping industry could soon be required to halve its toxic emissions.
Quiet reefs keep life away
A new study shows damaged reefs can be too quiet to attract new juvenile fish.
TasWater takeover simmers down
The Tasmanian Government has given up its plan to take over TasWater.
Floating nuclear giant sets sail
Russia has sent its controversial floating nuclear power plant out to sea.
New reef funds aimed at adaptation
The Federal Government has announced a $500 million package to help deal with the problems facing the Great Barrier Reef.
Division over river diversion
Opinions are divided over a plan to pump water inland from the Clarence River in northern New South Wales.
Funds flow for Rookwood weir
After years of planning, a central Queensland water infrastructure project is set to go ahead.
Sea ice traps plastic
New research shows sea ice can trap large amounts of microplastics and transport them across the Arctic Ocean.
Warning signs for small community
Notices to stop drinking water have been posted in a community that sits 70km downstream from a lead, zinc and silver mine.
Frack ban lifted in NT
The NT Government has announced it will lift its moratorium on fracking, triggering almost immediate protests.
Katherine keeping PFAS restraints
Water restrictions in Katherine will stay for several more years, with progress on a solution to PFAS contamination still a long way off.