Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
A new report shows industry professionals overwhelmingly support recycled drinking water as a way to ensure future supply security.
Tassie tests rig for free power future
Tasmanian researchers have launched a commercial-viability test of equipment that can capture endless supplies of clean energy from the ocean.
Tiny islands to rally big call on climate
Once again, some of the world’s smallest nations (also those under most threat from a shifting climate) are rallying together to save their land.
Herald of water woes slams de-sal, cranes and other links
Media reports are slamming authorities behind Victoria’s Wonthaggi desalination plant, accusing them of waste, leaks and criminal links.
Weighty problem brings costs, risk to WA councils
WA councils say the State Government is ignoring a clear public safety issue, by failing to help when whale carcasses wash ashore.
Funds to fix four points in Kakadu
Some more money has been provided to fund changes to the way Kakadu National Park is managed.
Green shire takes power over gas
One tropical council has banned future coal-seam gas projects amid fears it will affect water quality.
Hysteria dampened as Menindee drops
Dry times in NSW mean tough decisions on the way for Broken Hill, and one MP is urging “factual discussion” over “hysterical commentary”.
Long study to plot locals' fire fight
Monash University has undertaken a twenty-year running investigation into the health effects of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Unemployed deployed to help Tuggerah avoid decline
The Federal Government’s Green Army has been mobilised, and one of its first missions will see young unemployed people helping to restore the Tuggerah Lakes in New South Wales.
Water link to create empowered pool
Five remote Queensland councils have formed a water alliance, joining forces to save money while keeping pace with changes in regulation and management.
Cuts could show little interest in northern fix
Cuts to the office in charge of developing northern Australia mean remote communities will continue missing out, some say.
Banks recoil from risky port
Major banks say they are not keen on Queensland coal port expansions, which are also the subject of a damning scientists’ report.
Easier deals as Vic joins 'One-Stop' zeal
Victoria is the latest state to sign on the Federal Government’s “One-Stop Shop” approach to environmental approvals.
Miner's find brings big new supply
An Australian mining firm has come across a vast new water source in the Northern Territory.
Missing banks drag Lockyer down to 'D'
Healthy Waterways has given Queensland’s Lockyer catchment a ‘D’ health rating.
Murray trade choked to free-up flow
A new restriction has been imposed on Murray-Darling basin water license-holders.
New view for fresh eyes on data
A high-tech and visually-stunning software suite will bring a better look at data.
Regulator's claims revealed in SA
News Limited has published a resignation letter from the former CEO of South Australia’s water regulator.
Water worry washed in media back-and-forth
The WA Conservation Council has been slammed for a full-page advertisement that claimed CSG ‘fracking’ puts water supplies at risk.
Samsung building a role in gas game
Tech giant Samsung is getting into gas, with word of a near-$1 billion deal to build an advanced liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant.