Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The NSW Government has approved a mine water treatment project aimed at improving Sydney's drinking water supplies.
Farmers feel left out in QLD
Conservationists want the Queensland Government to cap the gas industry's unlimited access to water from the Great Artesian Basin.
Pumped hydro study spots SA sites
Researchers have identified over 180 possible sites for pumped hydro energy storage across South Australia.
Greens say Reef needs more money
The Queensland Government has been accused of applying a band-aid to the Great Barrier Reef.
OIC tests next weed tool
The Ord Irrigation Cooperative (OIC) is testing a new chemical for controlling aquatic weeds growing in channels.
Overall agreement on ocean goals
The UN has issued an urgent call to improve the health and productivity of the world's oceans.
Perth parks dry after lead check
Drinking fountains have been shut off across popular spots in Perth after the discovery of dangerous lead contamination.
Townsville wants federal dam funds
The Queensland Government has put up over $200 million for water project, but some regional centres want more.
Norway takes up BP Bight plans
Norway’s Statoil has taken over permits to explore for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Acidification feeds starfish
Crown-of-thorns starfish could grow faster as ocean acidification levels increase, a new study shows.
Cheap tech for hydro-splitting
Australian chemical engineers have invented a new, cheap catalyst for splitting water to produce hydrogen fuel.
Councils launch TasWater campaign
Tasmanian councils are spending tens of thousands of dollars campaigning against Treasurer Peter Gutwein's ...
Dams linked to bird exit
A 30-year-long study of Murray-Darling Basin wetlands has revealed the impact of dams and water diversion.
Flood discharges discovered
Flood events have been shown to push huge groundwater discharges out of drained floodplains.
Perth pipe problems continue
New water quality concerns at the new Perth Children’s Hospital have emerged.
Reef targets risk being missed
A UN report warns that Queensland may not meet water quality targets for the Great Barrier Reef.
Diarrhoea tops under-5 death toll
Diarrhoea still kills almost half a million children under 5 years old each year worldwide, despite the death toll being reduced by a third between 2005-2015.
Adani reaches deal with QLD
Adani will soon make a final financing decision for the Carmichael coal mine after reaching a royalties deal ...
Gold Coast gets flood warning
Experts have reflected on the climate change risks facing one of Australia’s most popular tourist areas.