Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Western Australian Government has announced the Water Corporation will bring forward a high-tech program aimed at better assessing the condition of water mains in Perth’s CBD.
Government launches water trading consultation
The Federal Government has invited public comment on draft regulation amendments to the nation’s water market trading scheme.
NT confirms Ord funding
The Northern Territory Government has confirmed it will allocate $400,000 for the Ord Stage 3 Irrigation in the upcoming Territory Budget.
SA announces Hawker desalination plant
The South Australian Government has announced it has approved the construction of a new desalination plant for the township of Hawker.
Victoria kicks off irrigation modernisation
The Victorian Government has pledged $16 million to kickstart the major modernisation works of the Macalister Irrigation District (MID).
WA kicks off Ozwater '13
Western Australian Water Minister Terry Redman has officially opened this year’s Ozwater, which will see over 1,000 Australian and international water experts descend on Perth to talk about all things water.
Queensland announces bulk water prices
Construction of Queensland’s Wyaralong Water Treatment Plant has ground to a halt as the State Government released its new south east Queensland bulk water pricing path.
Queensland forms council on flood mitigation
The Queensland Government has announced the formation of a new Independent Advisory Council tasked with providing advice on flood mitigation manuals used by engineers during flood events at the Wivenhoe, Somerset and North Pine dams.
SA announces water rebates
The South Australian Government has announced that Housing SA tenants will receive a rebate of up to $75 credited to their account to ease the cost of living.
New research collaboration to deliver air and water assessment
A new research collaboration between the University of Queensland and three leading research institutes in Brazil will seek to deliver groundbreaking new guidelines to assess air and water quality in mining regions.
New treatment plant officially open for business
The new $94 million water treatment plan in Corio, Victoria has officially opened for business, and is set to save en estimated 2 billion litres of drinking water every year.
Queensland announces drought support
The Queensland Government has declared 13 Local Government Areas drought stricken, which collectively represent a third of the entire state.
Government scuppers trawler bid again
The bid to see the super trawler Abel Tasman operate in Australian waters has taken another blow after the Federal Government barred two large complementary commercial fishing vessels from operating in the Small Pelagic Fishery for two years.
Government extends reef rescue plan
The Federal Government has announced it will provide a further $200 million for the extension of a plan that provides landholders and farmers with funding to stop the flow of chemicals into the Great Barrier Reef.
Victoria outlines Gippsland plan
The Victorian Government has outlined its new Gippsland Lakes Environmental Strategy plan, outlining a range of strategies the Government says will protect the region’s iconic lakes.
20th century reverses 1400 years of global cooling
The 20th century has seen an almost complete reversal of over 1400 years of constant cooling temperatures, a new international study has found.
Government outlines NRM funding
The Federal Government has announced it will continue to support Natural Resources Management organisations (NRMS), with $669 million to continue work over the coming five years.
Melbourne water bills set to soar
Melbournians can expect to see significant hikes to their water bills over the next financial year following the final decision by the market regulator.
Satellite images confirm fish kill cause
New satellite images from NASA have confirmed that the mass fish kills across South Australian waters last month was likely caused by a naturally occurring algal bloom.
Irrigators get the final call on Queensland's schemes
The Queensland Government is calling on the state’s irrigators to take part in the local management review of the State’s eight irrigation schemes.
Queensland flood damage tops $2.5 billion
Queensland is looking to foot a $2.5 billion clean up bill for the flood events of 2013, according to State Treasurer Tim Nicholls.