Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
South Australia is lining up to become a leader in hydrogen fuel production.
TasWater called on for island supply
Residents of Tasmania’s Bruny Island are looking for an alternative fresh water supply.
Tasmania could be Australia's battery
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says Tasmania could become the “battery of Australia”.
Councils say water issues haven't hurt
Tasmanian councils say a new survey on the state’s image proves Treasurer Peter Gutwein’s recent claims are wrong.
MIT tech to draw water from dry air
MIT has unveiled a new technology that can draw water directly from moisture in the air in the driest of locations.
More mangrove damage expected
Experts have warned the Gulf of Carpentaria could suffer a second surge of mangrove dieback and further ecosystem damage.
Seaweed study plots CO2 effect
Researchers have analysed seaweed around volcanic seeps to assess their response to ocean acidification.
Townsville seeks water security
The north Queensland city of Townsville is casting a wide net in its search for water security solutions.
WA water park going private
Operation of Perth’s Elizabeth Quay water park will be handed to commercial operators.
CSG seeps studied
Experts say increased CSG extraction could result in more methane emissions in QLD’s Condamine River.
Mine made to stop for rehab
A mine on NSW’s mid-north coast has been shut down for not paying environmental rehabilitation costs.
Bottlenose homes need help
Adelaide’s bottlenose dolphin habitats need more protection, Flinders University researchers say.
Medical approach for river health
Freshwater scientists recommend treating rivers as medical patients, applying healthcare practices to revive drowning ecosystems.
QLD models higher Wivenhoe wall
The Queensland Government’s water company is looking at raising the Wivenhoe Dam wall by up to 4 metres.
Reef review confirms broad bleaching
Coral bleaching has now hit up to two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef.
SA seeks recycled water works
The SA Government has proposed a $155 million extension of a recycled water pipeline through Adelaide.
UWA reports on plant 'hearing'
A new Australian study suggests plants have the ability to detect and respond to sounds to find water.
Gas activists line up Pilliga push
A fresh round of environmental fighting could kick off over Santos’ plan to produce coal seam gas (CSG) in the Pilliga State Forest.
Adani given free rein on water
The $16b Carmichael coal mine has been granted unlimited access to groundwater ...