Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Residents want construction of Broken Hill’s $500 million water pipeline to be postponed ...
Frack evidence questioned
Environmentalists have accused the NT Government and Origin Energy of misleading a hydraulic fracturing inquiry.
Labor opposes Murray moves
Labor says it will join with the Greens to block planned changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Oceanic plastic risks raised
Scientists are warning that microplastics in our oceans are posing a significant risk to filter-feeding marine animals like manta rays and whale sharks.
Starfish mission cuts numbers
Volunteer divers have killed a record 47,000 crown-of-thorns starfish in seven days on the Great Barrier Reef.
Mozzie spray creates fish fears
Concerns have been raised about the effect of a Queensland council’s mosquito control on the local barramundi industry.
Shark cages could aid views
A new survey suggests that while terrifying, cage-diving with sharks can improve peoples’ view of conservation.
DPIPWE shift suggested
Tasmania’s public sector union says the location of government departments should not be decided by politicians.
Linc UCG court case begins
Linc Energy is facing allegations it caused environmental damage, but allowed operations to continue.
Perth schools flush pipes
Perth schools will flush their drinking water pipes in response to lead contamination concerns.
Phosphorous flows watched
A new study says a main component of fertiliser is reaching dangerously high levels in freshwater basins.
Tracking network checks climate effects
Researchers are receiving data from a giant network of acoustic sensors to find out how climate change might affect sea animal behaviour.
CSIRO signs up ocean drones
CSIRO has partnered with ocean technology start-up, Saildrone, to improve measurement and monitoring in Australian waters and the Southern Ocean.
Ocean plastic causing coral disease
Oceanic plastic pollution is spreading microbes to coral reefs that greatly increase the chance of coral disease.
Scientist queries frack findings
A mine rehab expert has questioned the findings of NT’s fracking review.
Councils claim Reef short
The LGAQ says the Federal Government is falling behind councils in protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
Algae concerns after Coorong count
A new survey suggests algae has negatively affected migratory bird numbers in at the mouth of the Murray.
Coral photos spark warning
Satellite data suggests Great Barrier Reef bleaching has started early this year.
Experts question Reef fan plan
Millions has been spent on Great Barrier Reef projects that could make the issues worse.
Green papers trimmed
Environmentalists say the Federal Government’s strategy to protect endangered plants and animals is “deeply inadequate” ...