Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
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.
Xenophon bends on Murray demands
Nick Xenophon has given up proposed MDB changes as part of political dealings
MIT makes cool nano advance
MIT engineers have made water freeze at a temperature that would normally boil it.
Water bead risk swells
An increasing number of Australian children have been injured by water absorbing beads.
Basin Plan changes outlined
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has put up its plans for changes to the Basin Plan.
Drained fields lead CO2 growth
Scientists say threats to agriculture should be faced in the least efficient sectors first.
Green gathering to tackle looming risks
Thousands of researchers have been brought together with the launch of the Future Earth Program this week.
Spawning seen on damaged Reef
While record levels of coral bleaching continue, this year’s Great Barrier Reef spawning season has gone fairly well.