Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The $2 billion expansion of the Snowy Mountains hydro scheme has been met with excitement and cynicism.
Reef management under review
The environment minister has ordered a review of governance of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA).
PFAS detected in dolphins
Experts say man-made contaminants pose serious threats to dolphins across southern Australia.
Santos' Pilliga plans advanced
Courts have quashed questions over the legality of Santos’ water treatment plant in the Pilliga forest.
TasWater boss issues cost warning
TasWater chair Miles Hampton says the State Government faces millions in additional interest costs if it accelerates its works plan.
Tiny bugs take flight in rain
Researchers have shown it is possible for bacteria in the soil to be spread by rain.
Top flows go to farmers
High spring inflows mean River Murray irrigators will see a 100 per cent water allocation this financial year.
CRC improves toxic breakdown
Australian experts have come up with a new way to break down toxic fire-fighting foams.
Frack ban for Vic farmers
Fracking is illegal and conventional onshore gas is banned in Victoria until at June 2020.
Antarctic trip to balance high science
An all-female expedition to Antarctica wants to break the scientific glass ceiling.
CEFC disagrees with 'clean coal' push
The CEFC has rejected the Government's claim that renewables lead to blackouts.
Joyce voices irrigation success
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has helped make the case for more irrigation funding in Tasmania.
Small swamps play big role
Experts say we may be paying too much attention to large wetland conservation.
TasWater takeover continues
The Tasmanian Government is moving to take control of the state's water body.
China's smog fight renewed
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is latest to claim he will improve the country’s toxic air.
BHP to access new Gulf site
BHP Billiton has signed a deal to drill the Trion oil reserve in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
Atmospheric origin expanded
A new study could change the way we think about the formation of Earth’s atmosphere.
Joyce's choice gets pricey
The national pesticides authority is currently operating out of a rural fast food restaurant.
Profits spared in pesticide drop
Scientists say lower pesticide does not have to harm productivity or profitability for farms.