Archived Industry News for Water Professionals

Increasingly parched conditions caused by global warming will make the world’s drylands less productive, by reducing the balance of nutrients in the soil.

State government scores rare fish film from river study

In a rare moment of uninhibited expressiveness, the Murray Cod has shown off some of its daily routine for the benefit of science.

Study plots nitrogen web that feeds the world

European scientists have made progress on efforts to better understand the relationship between the ocean, certain microbes and nitrogen that feeds much of the planet.

Timor oil spill aftermath continues, lawyers call for more investigation

Lawyers say an independent investigation needs to be undertaken into the 2009 Montara oil spill, which saw millions of litres of light crude strewn across the Timor Sea.

Wave height and path spied from space

A new study from the Australian National University will improve the models and maps of ocean currents, wave heights and tides, plotting the incredibly long process that ends with waves crashing on the shore.

Mystery ships anchor intrigue

Speculation about two mysterious barges docked in US ports has lit up the tech-world in the last two weeks, but guessing is still all anyone can do as the inexplicable ships give up none of their secrets.

Arctic cliffs' size dives

The permafrost cliffs of Eastern Siberia are becoming much less permanent, with new evidence of thawing at an ever-increasing rate.

Early inquiry sets Abbot Point on rough path

An inquiry has been launched after allegations that the firm in charge of expanding Queensland’s Abbot Point coal terminal has already failed to meet environmental requirements.

Huge poll finds new dolphin near Australia

A new species of dolphin has been discovered in Australian waters.

New plan could see CSG and farms in harmony

The Queensland Mines Minister has unveiled new water-use procedures for the Fitzroy River which will see some famers spray their crops with water from CSG wells.

Tough history lives in marine DNA

Researchers have found a genetic record locked within the biology of a species of turtle, which shows the effect of their exploitation in recent generations.

Ethiopia cracks incredible thermal worth

A deal has been signed that should see the construction of a 1000 megawatt geothermal electric plant in Ethiopia worth an incredible $4 billion.

Swimmers dive through restrictions into old mine site

Continued efforts to keep Mt Isa residents safe from themselves have not worked, with authorities now ramping up restrictions on swimming in ‘Poison Waterhole’.

Bills blamed for spike in angry utilities users

Some South Australian energy companies could have done a better job in their changes to billing systems, with the shifts blamed for a massive increase in complaints this year.

Minister pushes boom offshore, still solid though

Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says the release of exploration permits for offshore petroleum reserves shows the resources sector is still strong, despite spilling from the mainland into the ocean.

Accounts settled, the City of Adelaide heads home

The Australian Government has paid the rest of the account in order to bring the hull of the historic vessel City of Adelaide back to its home shores.

Antarctic authorities meet to solidify sanctions

A meeting is on in Hobart this week to discuss plans that would see fishing near Antarctica drastically reduced or even banned.

Climate concern grows with personal threat, study says

Research has shown part of the reason many cannot get on board with the need to fight climate change, suggesting the impacts could be too far off to think about.

Liquid wisdom flows for National Water Week

The Australian Government is urging residents across the nation to immerse themselves in National Water Week, and be inundated with a greater appreciation of water-related issues.