Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Engineers from around the world are heading to Broome to use a state-of-the-art ship simulator to test their designs for multi-billion-dollar ports.
Baldwin hits the watery road
The new MP in charge of federal water policy says he has a lot to learn.
BOM logs local warming
The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that 2014 was Australia’s third warmest calendar year since national temperature records began.
Catchment boss sails on new tide
The CEO of Victoria’s North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has resigned.
Gas study taken to Minister's door
Angry residents have met with the NSW Resources Minister to demand the suspension of a coal seam gas exploration licence.
Millions to mine ideas for WA water
$24.5 million will go to water projects across Western Australia that could bring life to some pretty arid areas.
Pipes and dams planned in NSW
The New South Wales Government will spend $37 million to improve water security throughout the Central West of the state.
Rain app races up
A research project from Flinders University has grown into one of Australia’s most popular smartphone apps.
Reef report stalls while QLD sorts itself
Queensland's political limbo has thrown talks about the future of the Great Barrier Reef into disarray.
Small price of better life for all
A number of experts have spoken out about the need to protect human societies by looking after the environment.
Time to apply for southernmost lines
The window is open for anyone looking to start new fisheries in Antarctic waters.
Dam fences as toad defence in dry regions
A simple fence could be the Achilles’ heel of cane toad invasion in rural areas.
Deal sees local knowledge stream to Vietnam
Key water organisations in Australia and Vietnam have made a joint agreement to address some of the big water challenges facing Vietnam.
Funding tap turned for dry NSW
Dry times have prompted the Baird Government in NSW to unveil a $300 million drought assistance and resilience package for farmers.
Labor looks to wipe away LNP's dirty water
Aquatic environmental issues were a central part of Queensland Labor’s recent election bid, and with the party looking like it will take the state, some are wondering how much weight the promises will have.
New pump brings birds to world of water
Engineers at New York University have pinched the action of the wings of birds to use in the design of new water pump.
Satellites trained on strained flows
The University of New South Wales is helping authorities spy on Australia from space.
Social views bend our stance on climate
Building public support for climate change policies must go further than just improving the public’s understanding of science, new research says.
Vague plans to re-check new mine's thirst
Angry farmers confronted the NSW Premier in Tamworth this week, forcing the Government to look over a recent mine approval.
$1 million for better look under MDB
There is now a stronger partnership for groundwater research on the Murray-Darling Basin.
Farmers hope for more from new MDBA boss
A NSW farming group fears the new head of the MDBA will not properly represent their needs.