Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Queensland’s Industrial Relations minister has been accused of some union-linked dodginess over water meters.
Nautilus plugs its own sea digs
A new report suggests that subsea copper mining is more sustainable than doing it on land.
Government works to lay Reef spill bill on China
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) says it cannot afford to clean up the mix of oil and paint left when a Chinese bulk coal carrier hit the reef in 2010.
3D models for new view of ancient vista
The WA Department of Agriculture is taking a high-tech approach to land and water surveying, using 3D-printers to render the vastness of the outback in a small scale.
Beach dump plan revamped
Community activists say they have had a win, with a WA water corporation agreeing not to dump wastewater on a beach.
Hunter bags top water rank
A new National Performance Report says Hunter Water has Australia’s lowest average water bills, and the lowest operating costs of any major water utility.
Legionnaire's scare down-played
Queensland health officials have confirmed that Legionella was found in the Hervey Bay Hospital water supply, but says there is a 'very low risk' of an outbreak.
Risky flows plotted across NSW
Macquarie University has released preliminary results of test to find the extent of contaminated drinking water in NSW.
US seeks Melbourne's tips on drought
Researchers from the US are looking to Australia for tips on how to help with long-running drought conditions.
Fukushima fallout hurts Japan's nuclear view
A new survey shows the shifting view of nuclear power in Japan since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Chicken blood spill brings $80k fine
A major chicken company has been fined $80,000 for spilling 1,700 litres of blood into a creek near Newcastle.
Drought-shaming sheds light on heavy drinkers
A new, ecologically-minded trend is emerging on the internet, as activists use digital means to shame wealthy water-wasters.
Gloucester's green light as water woes wash away
Coal seam gas company AGL can fire up its Gloucester operations once more, after the EPA cleared away a contamination scare.
Lead joints contaminate good land
A new study has found the use of lead solder in water supply pipelines has resulted in environmental contamination across a 70km stretch of land in central New South Wales.
Millions flow to pipe plans in NSW
The Federal Government will spend $6 million to build a pipeline in New South Wales, from the newly expanded Yass Dam to Murrumbateman.
New water boss looks to keep ball rolling
Victoria's North Central Catchment Management Authority's (CMA) has a new chief executive.
Regions cry out in fear of death by dryness
A letter from a farmer to the NSW Department of Primary Industries shows the incredible strain imposed on people who live on the land.
Residents see slow response on risky ponds
A rural Victorian community says the Government is not responding fast enough to concerns about arsenic in the water supply.
Miners to get feet wet on offshore releases
The Industry Minister has unveiled 29 new offshore areas for oil exploration at an energy industry conference.
Carp counting goes high-tech in Canberra
Cyborg carp have been released into the Murrumbidgee River near Bredbo, south of Canberra.
Fecal floods not too gnarly for Rio
A surfing event in Rio has started despite concerns of sewage and other pollution in the water.