Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) in NSW has released its final decision new water prices.
Joyce drops in on Broken Hill debate
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says irrigators are not to blame for the water crisis facing Broken Hill and the lower Darling River.
SA rock lobsters to open all year
South Australia’s biggest rock lobster fishery will operate year round for the first time in almost half a century.
WA water use drops
Water Corporation data shows water use across Western Australia's south-west has dropped in the last 15 years.
Fishing safety defended
The Northern Territory Seafood Council has denied claims of “shameful” safety levels on fishing vessels.
Glyphosate fears revived amid review
Concern has been raised about the continued use of a cancer-linked herbicide.
Pressure kept after protest walk
Musician Anohni is making sure focus is maintained following a protest march against a proposed uranium project.
Coastal climate damage inspected
Wild weather has again smashed Australian coasts, but could it be a sign of things to come?
SA drains water pricing
The SA Government has pledged that from next financial year, the average water bill should fall by about $87.
Slime and stink in Reef review
New images show the Great Barrier Reef is not only turning white, it is getting covered in slime as well.
Small town wants big response
Residents in the Queensland community of Oakey fear that groundwater chemicals may have affected the town water supply.
Water storage spotted from space
Australia is often wracked by both flood and drought at the same time, leading many to wonder; just how much water is there?
Linc leaders called to account
A dozen former executives from Linc Energy will face tricky questions over serious contamination at a gas plant on Queensland's Darling Downs.
Martu embark on anti-nuclear road
The Martu people from WA's Pilbara are marching over 140 kilometres to protest a proposed uranium mine.
ACT awarded water clean-up
The Federal Government has announced a $76 million project to improve water quality in the ACT.
Irrigators push for better charges
Murray River irrigators want water delivery charges to be added to the price of water.
Locals shine light on uranium legacy
After seven years and $18 million, traditional owners say the old Rum Jungle uranium mine is still wreaking havoc on water resources.
Moon's watery heart charted
Scientists have known for years that there is water inside the moon, and they now say they know where it comes from.
Old coal still stuffing rivers
Coal mining has “stuffed” a World Heritage-protected lake system south-west of Sydney, according to new research.
Reef removal begs questions
All references to Australia have been removed from a UN report on climate change, due to fears for the Great Barrier Reef’s reputation.