Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
An international team has collected information to show in greater detail how undersea ‘eddies’ distribute oxygen, warmth and nutrients around the ocean, and how a reduction of this process could leave some parts starving.
Freshwater fish fighters rally to plan next waves
The nation’s leading freshwater fish ecologists have gathered to discuss threats to freshwater fish species at a symposium attracting close to 100 delegates from across the country.
Hyundai's hydro debut set
For years people have said that the only real replacement for internal combustion engines would be a hydrogen-driven motor, but that is too far off. Not anymore.
Sand mine expansion sees Government backing, community outrage
The expansion of a silica mine in New South Wales has been recommended for approval by the Department of Planning, but will face continuing clashes with activists opposed to the 15 million tonne dig.
Streets packed to keep the tax
Tens of thousands of Australians took to the streets over the weekend, speaking out about the need to fight climate change with realistic methods.
Agriculture cuts could leave doors open to disease
With exports on the rise and a huge government focus on infrastructure and transport, it would stand to reason that securing borders from invasive diseases and destructive life-forms has become more important than ever – but regardless, the Federal Department of Agriculture is looking to shed over 200 biosecurity staff.
Coal company river seep prompts small fee
The Environment Protection Authority has issued a $3,000 slap on the wrist to a coal company whose slag pile seeped into a New South Wales river.
Court case shows Ministers' pressure on public staff
Revelations in an ongoing corruption enquiry have shown the unique stresses many workers in government departments feel.
Final chance to affect the flow of Murray plan
Authorities are entering their final pleas before the new Murray Darling basin Plan deal is sealed, seeking to make sure water flows where it is needed.
Grants to keep eyes on the Reef
Scientists in north Queensland will be able to continue working with one of the nation’s greatest natural assets with a new round of funding grants.
Law change moves favour to the miners, locals say
A quietly introduced piece of mining legislation has created concern from communities in Victoria.
New links lock mans' place at sea
A recent study has highlighted a new factor in the complex relationship between humans, the atmosphere, oceans and the whole state of the planet.
Pleas for action before more deadly effects
The chairman of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has spoken out, calling on individuals, grassroots and community groups to push for real action on climate change.
Rare feasts never wasted by bottom-feeders
Researchers have answered some long-running questions over how animals at the deepest levels of the ocean are able to feed themselves – it seems there is a long time between meals, but there is a serious feast when they do arrive.
Two streams of water thought converge
Two articles published in the same journal have shown the importance of caring for global water resources from two separate perspectives.
Fallout already in China's huge water-moving plan
China is planning an incredible geo-engineering effort that would see nature re-worked for the benefit of agriculture.
Law centre to gauge QLD gas concerns and invoke innovations
A new centre for mining law research will focus on fair negotiations between land-owners and CSG companies.
Abbott and O'Farrell agree to hurry tape cuts
A joint statement from the Prime Minister and New South Wales Premier says the state’s new ‘one-stop-shop’ arrangement for environmental approvals is a step closer, with the signing of the second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Brief window opens for WA abalone hunters
The short and tightly-controlled Western Australian abalone fishing season has started this week, with anglers given just one hour a week to bag the green-lipped delicacy.
Experts to weigh-in on Gloucester gas plan
Review work will see a scientific survey of water supplies in the Gloucester region of New South Wales, with efforts to find out what impacts nearby mining operations may have.
Giant platypus adds to skinny family tree
There are few creatures in the catalogue of nature more peculiar or rare than the platypus, but new research has found it had an ancient, enormous cousin over five million years ago.