Archived Industry News for Water Professionals

A joint initiative will see an in-depth survey of the Great Australian Bight carried out over four years by the CSIRO in collaboration with BP oil explorations.

Orange pipeline pushing forward

A massive project to droughtproof one of the biggest cities in New South Wales is moving ahead.

Processors and plants combined for water security

New research has led to the development of a model for assessing the best way to install natural barriers for protecting vital groundwater supplies.

Rebates for residents plunged into inconvenience

A suburb in Sydney had its water woes backed-up last month, when heavy downpours caused sewerage problems for nearly 1000 residents.

Resource Council says public unaware of dredge safety

The Queensland Resources Council is trying to douse the widespread concerns over planned dredging works near the Great Barrier Reef.

Sand mining continues amid concern, outrage

Sand mining will continue on North Stradbroke Island despite protests from traditional owners and conservationists over the threat to delicate wetlands and aquifers.

Ship's skeleton on shore once more

Wild weather has forced the ocean to give up one of its secrets.

Water debate awake and rippling through NSW

The Lismore City Council has decided to stop adding fluoride to local water supplies, with other regional councils now considering following suit.

Audit to check Sydney Water funding flows

An independent review has been launched to see whether budgetary controls at Sydney Water are ship-shape.

Barriers make coral reef fish better, more varied

A study of various types of coral reef fish has highlighted the barriers they face in evolution; barriers which define species and help create new ones too.

Fuel to run on the fumes of algae

A Spanish company is making moves towards the energy future, growing their first crop of algae which will be used to manufacture bio-fuel.

GhostNets re-appear with funding confirmed

The Federal Government has re-enlivened support for a conservation group which removes deadly abandoned fishing nets from Australian seas and waterways.

Nano-filter to help keep millions bug-free

Researchers at CSIRO have developed a new technique which paves the way for the next generation of portable potable water devices.

Popular swimming hole to serve humans again

A crocodile in Queensland may have its holiday extended, with a plan to restore safety to a popular swimming and watering hole.

Shadow of doubt spilled over WA's forecasts

Members of the West Australian Government’s opposition party have accused the state’s Premier of going back on a pledge on water charges.

Strange find in study plotting flotsam

Items washed out by floods travel in the opposite direction to garbage dumped at sea, according to new research from the Central Queensland University.

Water Corp buy-out bargaining continues in QLD

Ongoing negotiations over the future of the Wide Bay Water Corporation threaten the reputation of the entire region, according to a local MP.

Russia braces for big-rouble flood bill

Weeks of flooding in Russia has left the giant nation with an equally-sized damage bill, reportedly in the neighbourhood of one billion roubles.

Native title fishing rights awarded

A landmark case has been decided which will see indigenous Torres Strait Islanders gain native title to operate commercial fishing activities in the ocean expanse between Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Big dump protests port digging

Protestors angry at plans to massively expand Queensland’s Abbot Point Coal Port terminal have dumped a skip-bin full of sludge at Kevin Rudd’s office in Brisbane.