Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Queensland indigenous councils are set to benefit from new spending on water and waste infrastructure.
Graphene tapped for high-tech dirt
Australian researchers are using graphene to create fertilisers with lower environmental impacts and reduced costs for farmers.
Land-clearing laws struck down
The Land and Environment court has ruled the NSW Government's land-clearing laws are invalid.
NT bleaching causes concern
Concern has been raised about coral bleaching in waters off the Northern Territory.
Pond project seeks waste efficiency
New research could give Australians in regional and remote areas better access to recycled water.
WaterNSW launches theft case
WaterNSW has announced it will prosecute five people over alleged water theft on the Barwon-Darling.
Tollway report lays out issues
An environmental report suggests Sydney's planned Western Harbour tollway will expose some north shore and inner-west residents to heavy construction noise, and produce a “plume” of toxic sediment in Sydney Harbour.
Animal catchment impact studied
A new study has revealed some interesting insights into the health of Australian drinking water supply catchments.
Blair repairs water record
The NSW Government has been forced to correct the parliamentary record on prosecutions by WaterNSW.
Coober Pedy questions drill plan
The Coober Pedy council is concerned a plan to drill for oil and gas could put its drinking water supplies at risk.
Farm funds forecast
The federal commodity forecaster says farmer incomes will decline this financial year.
MDBA reviews low flows
A new report could add weight to concerns about over-extraction in the Murray Darling system.
TEPCO yet to reveal tank plan
Japanese authorities have no official plan for what to do with more than 1 million tonnes of radioactive water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Call for better protection plans
Conservationists want dramatic improvement in Australia’s species management systems.
Experts reject NT gas
Scientists and doctors have called on the NT Government to stop the development of new gas fields.
Farmers hope for MDBP favour
Locals want the new Deputy PM to commit to progress on the Murray Darling.
Green goals plugged in Stony project
Consultants say a waterway project in Melbourne’s west demonstrates how environmental principles can increase urban liveability.