Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Queensland government has announced a $1 billion investment to enhance the capacity of the Burdekin Falls Dam.
MDBA preps for summit
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has given details of its latest meeting.
Shark data questioned
The accuracy of NSW’s shark net data has been used in a call to end the practice.
Sponges suffer in climate shift
Scientists from UNSW have made a significant discovery regarding the impact of climate change on sea sponges.
Water reserves reducing
Despite the construction of new reservoirs, global water reserves are dropping.
Snowy pledges tunnel return
Snowy Hydro says it should be able to resume construction on its massive pumped hydro project in six weeks ...
Big boost for protected seas
Environment minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the expansion of Macquarie Island's marine park, nearly tripling its size.
El Niño risk updated
The Bureau of Meteorology has raised its El Niño alert, heightening concerns of drought and bushfires.
Glenbawn releases to aid fish
WaterNSW has started an environmental water release from Glenbawn Dam on behalf of the NSW Government, aimed at promoting native fish migration in the Hunter River.
Melbourne warnings enhanced
A new collaboration has been launched for Greater Melbourne catchment flood warnings.
Sea labs set sail
CSIRO is bringing together international laboratories to help improve ocean studies.
Water summit seeks new links
Water authorities have reflected on their role in Indigenous reconciliation.
More PFAS damage settled
The Federal Government has reached a $22 million settlement with an Aboriginal community over PFAS contamination.
New map to aid digs
A new mining map could help boost Australia’s global position as a clean energy powerhouse
Big melt risk highlighted
Experts say that the global ‘cryosphere’ must be a top priority in addressing the climate crisis.
CSIRO seeks mobile hydrogen
CSIRO has launched a $10 million project to build Australia’s first movable hydrogen generator.
Seismic tests unsettling
Seismic testing has triggered concern for marine life off Victoria’s coast.