Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The CSIRO has put a dollar figure on the cost of coal seam gas (CSG) mining on farmers.
'Fish hotels' to boost river numbers
Scientists are building ‘fish hotels’ to protect the diversity of aquaculture in Central Queensland.
'Flushable' claims face court
The ACCC has launched legal action against the manufacturers of “flushable” wet wipes.
Atmosphere additive outlined
The planet is warming, and if reducing greenhouse emissions is not enough to counter the risk, we may need ...
Climate depths checked
Robust new evidence shows that wet regions of the earth are getting wetter and dry regions are getting drier.
Experts plot tsunami revival
A report on the recovery of sea life after Japan’s 2011 tsunami has been released.
Water study shows shifting supplies
An analysis of 30 years’ worth of global water data has been released.
White spot shut down imposed
Sections of river near Brisbane have been closed to fishers after an outbreak of white spot disease ...
Advocates want waste talk to continue
Businesses, academics and experts want nuclear waste dump talks to stay active.
Giant farming footprint outlined
Experts have calculated the size of Australia’s nitrogen footprint.
Locals open world of MOFs
An international team featuring local expertise has plumbed the possibilities of advanced nano-materials.
Mayors attack water plans
Parliamentary hearings in Tasmania have seen TasWater’s upgrade plans savaged.
River review shows shrinking ranges
A third of Australia’s freshwater species could lose the majority of their home ranges due to climate change, research suggests.
WA in dispute on Roebuck leaks
Experts are in dispute over the cause of elevated nitrogen levels in the Roebuck Bay Marine Park.
Weatherill hearing river worries
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill will visit the Riverland region to hear concerns about the future of the Murray-Darling Basin rescue plan.
Nanotech set to tackle WA dust
Nanotechnology could be the solution to dust problems in industrial areas.
Farmers fuel their own fix
Farmers are taking issues with South Australia’s energy system into their own hands.
Drumline dolphin gets second shot
Authorities have freed a dolphin that learned how to feed from Queensland’s floating drum lines.
Farmers' views greening
A survey of farmers has found many are concerned about looming threats, but feel unrepresented.
MDBA wants weir fix
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) wants the Wilcannia weir pool replaced or refurbished.
Report calls for more say on gas
SA’s Natural Resources Committee says there should be no unconventional gas work without a social licence.