Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
This week's budget papers lay out significant funding for threatened species and environmental outcomes.
Changes planned for green portfolio
The federal budget includes measures to re-jig the work of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
MDB money flows
The latest federal budget includes new funding to ‘future-proof’ the Murray-Darling Basin.
Salmon plan lands
The Tasmanian government has released a Salmon Industry Plan aimed at reviving public support for the island's salmon industry.
Water spending contained
The Albanese Government is looking to save over $800 million by scrapping old water projects.
NASA boosts cyclone tracking
NASA has launched two small satellites to help track tropical cyclones from a base in New Zealand.
CSG health issues reviewed
CSIRO researchers have explored the influence of coal seam gas activity on human health.
Farm chemical unknowns outlined
An official report has warned about inadequate agricultural chemical monitoring in Australia.
Locals front UN summit
Australian efforts have been highlighted at the UN’s Global Water Conference.
Missing millions called out
Millions of dollars allocated to provide water security for Indigenous groups in the Murray-Darling Basin has yet to be utilised ...
Park money promised
Australia's national parks are set to receive a much-needed boost, with the upcoming federal budget set to provide over $250 million in extra funding.
Snowy delays mount
Snowy Hydro has announced a delay of up to two years for its Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project ...
Mine lake plan questioned
Conservationists are concerned about plans to turn an old coal mine into a lake.
City needs forecast
Melbourne’s water corporations have launched a shared plan to shore up Melbourne’s water supplies for the next 50 years.
Hunter makes Chichester submission
Hunter Water has submitted a draft risk report for Chichester Dam and an interim risk report for Grahamstown Dam to Dams Safety NSW, as part of a 15-yearly routine assessment program.
Kelp help required
The “forests of the sea” are worth billions of dollars, but are also at serious risk.