Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The WA Government has launched groundwater surveys in the hope of unlocking major new irrigated agriculture sites.
Tack changed in TasWater takeover
Tasmanian councils are turning their focus to the Legislative Council Select Committee in its bid to prevent the takeover of TasWater.
Green group digs up coal concerns
Reports say a string of environmental licence breaches at Whitehaven Coal’s four NSW mines have been covered up.
Hydrogeologists urge aquifer approach
Groundwater experts say the NSW Government is ignoring scientific evidence ...
Limits laid on contaminated town
The Northern Territory Government has imposed water restrictions on the entire town of Katherine due to PFAS chemical concerns.
Tassal spared from contempt claims
A senate committee says Tassal should not be found in contempt of an inquiry into the aquaculture industry.
Powerful plan to enhance gas
Engineers are testing a system that could see excess renewable energy converted into hydrogen fuel and inject into SA’s gas network.
CSG worries studied
Experts have assessed the level of community concern about coal seam gas in Queensland.
Academy calls for climate boost
Australia is in “urgent” need of more scientists to help the country prepare for climate risks.
Farmers fear Tinaroo wasted
Far North Queensland farmers are concerned about water releases from the Tinaroo dam.
Inquiries called as farms muddy MDB
The state governments are being asked to assist in a review of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Qantas cuts PFAS nationwide
Qantas says it will stop using dangerous firefighting foam after a spill in the Brisbane River.
Risky expansion overturned
The approval for the extension of a coalmine that could have contaminated Sydney's water supply has been overturned.
Science leaders raise Reef needs
A panel led by Australia’s former chief scientist says global action is needed to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Wave power coming to WA
Australian firm Carnegie Clean Energy is evaluating sites for its CETO 6 wave power technology.
Gutwein faces councils
Tasmania’s Local Government Minister has addressed councils on the planned takeover of TasWater.
Extreme El Niños loom
Australian-led research has found that even if global warming is kept to only 1.5°C, extreme El Niño events are likely to become twice as common.
MDB theft ripples through industry
Irrigators have been accused of stealing billions of litres of water from the Murray River system ...