Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Sydney Water has selected its wireless water-metering systems for new installations, announcing the award of an ongoing tender this week.
Body scrapped despite need becoming clearer
Leading scientists say that with dams dropping, El Nino looming and clear long-term threats from climate change, now is a terrible time to scrap key bodies overseeing water reform.
Documents hint at big data duping for dump
Freedom-of-information documents have shown that sediment impacts from dredging works in Queensland would be beyond the range of computer models, but it was approved regardless.
Drinks checked to prevent virulent future
Queensland Health is launching a study into the state’s water supply quality, looking for ways to reduce the future risk of legionella outbreak.
Living Victoria submerges spending against media peek
Suspicion has been raised over the activities of one state government water body, with accusations of sketchy funding and hiring practices.
Murray's main goals posted
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has released its round-up of key priorities for the river system in the year ahead.
Science staff run up against unthinking cuts
CSIRO employees are seeking urgent talks with Industry Minister Ian MacFarlane, hoping to preserve hundreds of jobs.
Farm future confounded by CRC cuts
The end of the financial year this week has seen the closure of a number of Co-operative Research Centres, bringing an end to important projects such as the Future Farm Industry CRC in WA.
Supply leaks sought by pipe-loving robot
A new robot could save millions of dollars across energy, water and gas pipe networks.
Illegal grants remain as reform is drawn up
The Queensland Government will not revoke illegally-granted water licences, as licensing issues are called-out across the state.
Millions saved means monitor to continue
A trial for some high-tech water-saving equipment will continue, after reports of broad successacross Queensland's Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions.
Plea for better treatment as fish rights forgone
Fish have the same emotional and mental capabilities as other vertebrates, yet they do not get anywhere near the same regard from most humans.
Talks see how to save sea-cow
The Global Environment Facility may provide funding for one of the Pacific Ocean’s most valued inhabitants.
Water worries and gas calls for NSW Nationals
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says the NSW government should share gas royalties with landowners, but that he would die before creating a domestic reservation.
Yards saved, locals happy in IPART back-and-forth
Residents of one rural city say some of their demands have been met in negotiations over future water prices.
Port projects progress and stall in WA
A combination of action and delays at ports across Western Australia this week, with the launch of plans for a massive new project while another hits a hitch.
Water change shows legal tide favours mines in QLD
Showing the extreme mining-friendliness of the Queensland Government, a law has been changed to prevent investigation of a controversial quarrying practice.
Big dam surprise in multi-million NSW plan
The New South Wales Government has dropped a big surprise on its people, announcing funds for a new dam as part of a new $325 million drought-proofing and water-saving scheme.
Go-ahead with no checks for WA gas frack
The Western Australian Environment Department will allow coal seam gas fracking with no prior environmental assessment.
Greens and miners agree on need to save scheme
A project which has been saving masses of water since 1999 may be scrapped, as the current government blames the former government for its need to cut costs.
Icy climes fail to slow human hits on Antarctica
Authorities from Australia and around the world say Antarctica faces major risks, and more must be done to help.