Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Queensland Government will spend $15 million on dam feasibility studies that it says Barnaby Joyce is avoiding.
Action shots from Reef robot
A locally-designed starfish-hunting death machine has opened fire on the Great Barrier Reef.
Funding flows in Vic. water plan
The Victorian Government released a new $500 million water management framework.
Locals slam bore plans
Rural Darwin residents have voiced concerns about Northern Territory Government plans to monitor private water bores.
TAI makes $100m water claim
Analysts claim Queensland’s coal mines will be granted $100 million worth of free groundwater.
Foam findings stay in hiding
The Defence Department is checking more areas for the presence of toxic fire-fighting foams.
Woman's world could avoid old issues
An Australian science writer says women can fix the big challenges our planet faces.
Late alarm for tap contamination
A NSW council has rushed to apologise after taking two years to warn residents of water contamination.
Jobs drop in MDB plan's wake
The Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has painted a grim picture of job losses due to water buy backs in Queensland and NSW.
Joyce questions QLD's dam choice
The Queensland Government has rejected Commonwealth funding for dam feasibility studies.
Landers lime tanks on the way
A giant metal tube will soon start playing an important role in south-east Queensland’s water security.
Perth pulls on desal supply
Desalinated water currently provides the bulk of Perth’s drinking supplies.
Warnings held in water forecast
The Australian Water Association has launched its latest Australian Water Outlook.
BP ditches Bight drills
BP is abandoning plans for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
QLD sprints for Carmichael approval
The Queensland Government is fast-tracking the remaining approvals for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Thirst works for water wants
New research is questioning the old ‘eight glasses of water a day’ adage.
Dentists decry anti-fluoride drive
The Australian Dental Association has issued a warning about “extremist” anti-fluoride groups.
Fingers crossed for Reef-bot upgrade
Marine scientists are working on a robot to protect the Great Barrier Reef.