Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The end date for an irrigation upgrade at Harcourt in Victoria has been moved back.
New strategy for next steps in Busselton
The group in charge of water quality of environmentally-significant wetlands near Busselton, in south-west Western Australia, has a new plan.
Study shows superbug risks in travelling bacteria
A new study has again shown the serious risks coming from the spread of antibiotics into the environment, this time through our waterways.
WA dam link complete
Work has been completed on WA’s new 3.4 kilometre pipeline, which joins the Denmark River Dam to the Quickup Dam.
Court action on Linc gas claims
A secret Queensland Government report allegedly warns that hundreds of square kilometres of prime agricultural land in the state’s southeast are at risk from toxic chemicals and explosive gases.
Big tank for better supplies in rural WA
The West Australian Water Corporation says it will oversee the construction of a six-million-litre storage tank in Western Australia's Wheatbelt, designed to improve water quality and water pressure for outback shires.
Bold study to break into ocean's ancient past
Australian scientists will use some of the most advanced techniques available to turn back the climatic clock and peer 5 million years into the ocean’s past.
Carmichael hits big hitch in federal disapproval
The Federal Court has overturned Adani's federal environmental approval to build the Carmichael coal mine – a resounding win for environmentalists, but their joy might be short-lived.
Dams' good numbers setting up for summer
Big rains have bolstered the central NSW region's water security heading into summer.
Mystery slick spotted in Swan
Authorities do not know what caused a 500-metre long diesel slick in the Swan River, but are working on a few theories.
Next-gen coral created to counter acidic oceans
As ocean temperatures rise and oceans become more acidic, corals are declining in record numbers, but a new research project is applying human-assisted evolution to develop resilient coral species to help reverse this decline.
Para grass assault to let QLD fish swim free
A major creek rehabilitation is happening on Queensland's coast, with experts hoping that it will allow native fish access to upstream wetlands that are vital to their life cycle.
TasWater's big fix-up gets green light
TasWater has pledged to reduce the number of towns where residents need to boil drinking water.
Antibiotic resistance jumps species
Antibiotic resistance genes are spreading to Australian wildlife, including captive sea lions and rock wallabies, and the little penguins of Sydney Harbour.
Government signs on to fight illegal fishing
The Federal Government says it is taking stronger action against illegal fishing.
Humpback uptick brings reclassification call
Studies on the recovery of Australia’s humpback whale populations have revealed that they are increasing at a remarkable rate, among the highest documented worldwide.
New Murray flows peak this week
The MDBA says River Murray communities between Hume Dam and Yarrawonga Weir can expect varying flows in late July and early August.
Reef workers trained as watchers
Queensland tourism staff are being upskilled to get more eyes on the Great Barrier Reef.
Spill responders watching oily tide
The Queensland Transport Department is scrambling to deal with an oil spill along a 10 kilometre stretch of water in the ocean south of Townsville.
Unmanned advance gets eyes on nature
Local research engineers have developed a flotilla of robot boats to monitor the effects of major weather events and provide early warning on potential environmental disasters.
Gas firm won't frack one WA site
Conservationists are celebrating an oil and gas company’s decision not to hydraulically frack a well in Western Australia's Mid West.