Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
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.
Irrigation taken back for regional know-how
Six local governments have used broad public support as a sign that they should take over the administration of their irrigation schemes.
Obama sets sights on Pacific fish pirates
International fisheries may be the target of an assault by the United States.
River links new lessons on the Murray
Modern technology will connect people along an ancient river system, in a program to show students the ongoing importance of the Murray Darling Basin.
Wild laws lifted to let rivers run new course
A Federal Court judge in Queensland has ruled that declarations to protect three river systems in Cape York were invalid, and made only to appease election promises.
New curtains reveal value of mine water
A new Australian invention could see a massive reduction in wastewater at mine sites, while boosting value too.
Bridge sees improvements as Murray money flows
Residents of Murray Bridge will become less reliant on the river for which their town is named.
Greens oppose big blue dig
A mining firm will conduct seismic tests ahead of a potential oil or gas project near the Great Australian Bight, and environmentalists say it is a disgrace.
Latest green flash hints at White Paper progress
The Federal Government has released another green paper covering some ideas for development in the northern half of Australia.
Net work to spread word of grisly ghost deaths
Aboriginal artists will work on a powerful new sculpture, formed out of the remnants of recent exploitation.
New ports plan gives more room to expand
Five large ports on the Queensland coast will receive even more special treatment, after the State Government named them in its new strategy document.
Students send stream of sustainable ideas
A potentially revolutionary water saving device has seen three Australian students represent at a global engineering competition in Amsterdam.
Study says natural flows could flood-proof
New research from the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training says that managed aquifer recharge could help to drought-proof a region.
US floats plan for ocean-bound revolution
One US company wants to create a world of ‘start-up’ governments, which hold sovereignty in floating cities on the ocean.
Boldness isn't best for long-living fish
Research into fish family trees has shown a sheltered life could be the way to go.
Catchment fracking call says to wait for more
The chief scientist in New South Wales says there should be no CSG fracking in Sydney’s water catchment area until all the risks are known.
Clearer lines welcomed in plains-sharing plan
New South Wales farmers are reportedly pleased at the simplification of water management laws.
Councils back lower flows, Greens not so much
Some regional councils have come out in support of Federal Government moves to reduce Murray-Darling buybacks and spend on infrastructure.
Push to help old shell of the sea
A sea-dwelling species which has lived unchanged for millions of years is under threat, prompting calls to protect the ancient Nautilus.