Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Seqwater has awarded the construction contract for the upgrade of Noosa’s Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek) Dam.
Expert suggests suppression
A NSW fisheries expert has voiced concerns over the suppression of scientific voices.
Hunter grants continue
Hunter Water is pouring over $120,000 into the community through the latest round of its Love Water Grants program.
Microplastic spread checked
Scientists have plotted the path microplastics take through wastewater and into agricultural land.
Oxygen test to prevent deaths
WaterNSW is pumping oxygen into the Darling River to combat large-scale fish deaths.
WSAA reflects on efforts
The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is marking the end of a 7-year partnership deal with an Indigenous group.
Fresh buybacks prepped
The Commonwealth has earmarked $205 million for the first round of water buybacks under the Albanese government.
Creek plans cause concern
Environmentalists are alarmed by Sydney Water's plans to rectify erosion along Boundary Creek in Penrith.
Fish traps raised in desal fight
The Barngarla people are threatening legal action against SA Water ...
Mine impacts unknown
New research has found that impacts for half the world’s mines are undocumented.
New case could shake native title
A looming legal battle could have implications for native title claims across Australia.
NT croc plan lands
The Northern Territory (NT) government has unveiled a draft plan to address the management of its burgeoning saltwater crocodile population.
Reef fish adaptation studied
The most adaptable reef fish are more likely to thrive as the climate warms, a new study finds.
Reef map grows
Satellites show there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought.
Shire accused of waterway damage
A WA shire faces charges of violating the state’s Aboriginal Heritage Act.
Black Summer hit studied
Experts say the ‘Black Summer’ bushfires wiped billions from Australia’s tourism supply chain.
New hydrogen hub outlined
The Federal Government has made funds available for a new ‘hydrogen hub’ in north Queensland.
Pelican site protected
Authorities say they are maintaining an important breeding site for pelicans.
Reef efforts continue
The Australian and Queensland Governments have launched the Reef 2050 Wetlands Strategy.