Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
A strike that could hold up millions in resource export has been delayed, because the organisers accidentally scheduled it at the wrong time.
Water beam brings wave of new questions
Engineers and physicists at the Australian National University (ANU) have built a tractor beam.
Water body wants well worries quelled
Irrigation industry group Namoi Water says the NSW Government’s permission for AGL to fracture CSG wells in Gloucester is a dark sign of things to come.
New loo to lower the lid on illness
A life-saving solar-powered toilet has been developed for a UN-backed project to improve global sanitation.
Backroom deals run deep at Living Victoria
An ombudsmen’s report has detailed the dodgy practices at a state government water authority.
Big Pilbara water find could bring flow of funds
A new study say there are huge untapped water reserves in the Pilbara, which could drive a massive agricultural expansion in WA.
El Nino on watch as Pacific chills
The chance of El Nino developing later this year has been lowered, according to the authorities.
Pipe brings vital supplies against first intention
Dry times in South East Queensland mean some of Brisbane’s water will be pumped up to the Sunshine Coast.
TasWater takes up arms against spending claims
There is outrage over reports that one state government water body spent over $400,000 on some corporate advice.
Wild Rivers ditched for protection from red tape
The Queensland Government has successfully repealed the state's Wild Rivers Act - a move conservationists say will take a major toll on some of the world’s last free-flowing rivers.
Garbage-loving techno-shell takes a bite of waste
A large shell-shaped structure is sucking tonnes of rubbish out of a river for free.
Ship's docking brings new level for sea science
Australia’s chief research group has finally taken delivery of its incredible new science vessel.
Well worries given weight in gas study
Research says leaks from Australian coal seam gas (CSG) wells are much less severe than leaks in the US, but they are still a major source of carbon emissions.
Dozens die to feed Japanese need for whales
Japan has completed its second whale-hunting campaign since the United Nations trashed its “scientific” excuse.
Ice-boss prized for cool science findings
An Australian researcher has been awarded for years of freezing toil in Antarctic studies.
Scientific roots of water plan questioned
The South Australian Government has introduced a water licensing policy years in the making, but some forestry bodies have taken shots at it already.
Scientific teeth to bite at fluoride fears
As fears about water fluoridation continue in several Australian regions, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) says it will end the debate once and for all.
Small town spills could bring flow-on damage
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is investigating potential groundwater contamination from a fire-fighting chemical it used for over thirty years.
Ports plan for time when mines don't lead
Government reports have considered what will be done with the massive port and rail networks built for resource projects, when the mining industry fades.
Sea will see drills after seven offshore approvals
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is helping industrial teeth sink into nearby sea-floors, issuing seven new underwater mining licences.
Water-hungry mega-mine may not do what it says
The federal government’s approval for the biggest coal mine in Australian history has many up in arms, but ministers say it should be worth it.