Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Funding has been secured for more rounds of the Bush Blitz – a program that sends Australian scientists on lightning war against the mysteries of the outback.
Fertiliser fuels cleaner water
Australian researchers say they have developed a new desalination technique that requires about 80 per cent less energy.
First ancient worm brains found perfectly preserved
New fossils have shown stunningly well-preserved brain structures from a bizarre bunch of sea creatures which dominated the Earth half a billion years ago.
Grey reports hide red alerts on Reef
The Australian Institute of Marine Science says the Queensland and Federal Governments are hiding the declining state of the Great Barrier Reef.
More Murray funds for better farming
Grants for more than $100 million worth of projects are flowing to almost 100 River Murray irrigation and industry projects.
Nano-structure builds big solar possibilities
A new material turns the sun to steam - a seemingly strange behaviour but one which could provide exciting new energy options.
UQ's water-tech funding tap kept open
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) researchers have secured funding for new research into water and energy efficiency on Queensland farms.
Young engineers on better flowing future
The young stars of tomorrow’s engineering world will face-off against each other in August.
Avoid victims of unfair fish fight
New analysis has shown that many of Australia’s favourite seafoods are unsustainably managed, and should be avoided by consumers.
Icy divide is a sign of the times
Satellite analysis has shown that since 1979 sea-ice cover has shrunk around the Arctic, but grown in the Antarctic.
Living Water chief leaves amid investigation
The boss of a state government water agency embroiled in controversy has resigned.
Locals in fight to fix world's water worries
The first ever WorldSkills Water Innovation Challenge has mixed technophile and tradie to produce sanitation solutions for the world’s poorest regions.
Minds meet to soak G20 in good ideas
Teams across the country will be working furiously on their entries for the G20 water challenge.
New motors fire low-speed high-energy future
Australian engineers say greater efficiency will flow from improved electric motors.
Oil splitter springs new treatment option
A simple yet powerful Australian water treatment technology will be brought to the global market.
Study says coal is draining Hunter dry
A report from an anti-coal community environment group says mines in the Hunter Valley use too much water.
Boat song confused with coral calling
A fisheries study has shown that the noise a vessel makes can attract invasive pest species.
Eyes in space can spy rising tides
NASA says satellites can predict massive floods nearly a year before they occur.
Green moves can bring flood of extra benefits
New research has shown that some environmental improvements do not occur in a vacuum, and can flow-on to benefit outside their intended sphere.
Modern models should inform old water policy
Experts say water policy is lagging behind our knowledge of the changing climate.
Muir takes the wheel on ARENA funding
An unlikely saviour has emerged for an important government body aimed at bringing more renewable energy to Australia.