Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Sea rise could swamp Perth
An oceanographer has warned key infrastructure near Perth's Swan River could be permanently flooded by 2100.
Tsunami sent species across Pacific
Over 280 marine species from coastal waters around Japan have hitched a ride on the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
Water theft response defended
MDBA chair Neil Andrews says the group has not failed to address water theft.
More mud slung at Adani
India’s former environment minister has warned that authorities are ignoring Adani’s environmental record.
Study details powerful evaporation
Engineers are working on ways to harvest energy from evaporating water.
Fish release effect questioned
Releasing fish and prawns from aquaculture into the ocean may not help much.
New tips to slow coral loss
New technological interventions are needed to protect coral reefs from increased climate variability.
Response rallied for caustic spill
Several tonnes of sodium hydroxide have spilled in Gladstone Harbour, authorities say.
Sea exloration linked to scallop damage
Marine research says noise from oil and gas exploration could be harming scallops.
Wastewater drug tests improved
Monitoring wastewater is a useful way to understand drug use in a population, and experts say they have now enhanced the technique.
Abbot spill investigated
Queensland authorities say there is no evidence the release of stormwater from Abbot Point Coal Terminal caused widespread contamination of the nearby Caley Valley Wetlands.
Katherine pool pushing PFAS limit
PFAS readings in Katherine council’s public pool are close to the maximum level permitted.
Australia plump with pumped sites
A new ANU study says there are more than enough potential pumped hydro sites to power the nation.
ACT water use stays low
Despite the population doubling, Canberra is using about the same amount of water as it did in the 1970s.
Coal mine cracks could harm catchment
A coal mine in NSW is putting Sydney’s drinking water catchment at risk.
Microbes make way for marine invasion
Researchers say armies of microbes battle it out to determine whether exotic marine plants successfully invade new territory.
Palm Island coral loss spotted
A new study has revealed extensive loss of corals in Australia’s Palm Islands region over the past century.
Protest flotilla for salmon plans
A floating protest has highlighted community concerns about Tassal’s plans in Okehampton Bay.
Water progress commended
The Productivity Commission says Australia deserves its place as a global leader in water management.
Concern over sea changes
Conservationists say the Federal Government is slashing protections for Australian marine parks.