Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The WA Department of Agriculture and Food hopes a new water extraction technology will help local growers and ease the pressure on aquifers in Western Australia's Gascoyne region.
Smart sub leader gets prestigious prize
Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky has received the prestigious 2015 MA Sargent Medal from Engineers Australia.
GhostNets goes to source
GhostNets Australia is looking to help Indonesian fishers stop stray fishing nets from reaching our shores.
Irritated irrigators speak up
Irrigators in southern New South Wales have started a social media campaign to build awareness of local food production and irrigation issues.
Key Hunter figure heads north
The head of Hunter Water has resigned to take up a new job in Queensland.
Menindee mourners mark dry times
Over 100 people have gathered on the bone-dry bed of Lake Menindee to mourn the ‘death’ of the system.
Sea-life switch in shifting oceans
Another study has reinforced the point that warming oceans will cause profound changes for marine species.
Species surprise in big new reef
The iconic Great Barrier Reef could have a new counterpart, with the discovery of a large coral community in the waters south of Melbourne.
Gorgon FIFO strike could damage image
Western Australia’s peak business lobby has warned that a FIFO workers strike could damage future investment.
Water build to boost river communities
The Federal Government has splashed $100 million around the Murray-Darling Basin area to improve water infrastructure.
Angry tide rising in NSW water
Union members at a NSW water provider could take strike action, with a postal ballot being voted on this week.
Green group gag seems barely necessary
The Federal Government is continuing its push to change environmental approval laws so that activists and environmentalists cannot hinder mining projects.
Locals score world's best water-splitting
Australian researchers have set a new record for generating hydrogen fuel with solar power.
SA pipe plan gets going
The first stage of the $16.3 million Renmark Irrigation Trust 3IP modernisation program is underway.
Shade balls may not cover Australia's vast issues
Australian authorities are looking to drought-affected California for tips on ways to improve water supplies.
Shark cull warning as technology gets good count
Experts have warned against culling sharks because the long term ecological impact cannot be predicted.
Uncertainty in fishing hits mental health
A new survey suggests chronic job insecurity has led to a mental health crisis and high rates of suicide among Australian commercial fishers.
Gorgon backers under ATO's lens
The Australian Taxation Office is looking at the funding of the massive Gorgon natural gas project, amid claims that it will make billions of dollars tax-free.
Big spill leaves US river blazing orange
A team of United States environmental protection regulators has accidentally released 3.8 million litres of waste water into a local river system.
Emissions plan shows commitment to resistance
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has unveiled a bold plan to place Australia at the back of the pack of nations responding to climate change.
Expert says flood finding flawed
An experienced engineer has poked some serious holes in the Queensland Government’s review of SunWater’s operation of the Callide Dam.