Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) has cleared the engineers who operated the Wivenhoe Dam during the Queensland floods of 2010 of any wrongdoing.
The CMC finalised its review of the material provided by the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry, finding insufficient evidence to indict the engineers on any charges.
After the matter was referred to the CMC by the Premier in March, the commission concluded that the engineers in question could not be faulted for their adoption of ‘Strategy W4’ in Seqwater’s Manual of Operation Procedures for Flood Mitigation at Wivenhoe and Somerset Dam.
Victoria moves on western water supply
The Victorian Government has announced the formation of the West Werribee Dual Water Supply Project, aimed at ensuring that water supply for Melbourne’s fastest growth area is secured.
ANU documents drought's devastating impacts
New research conducted by the Australian National University (ANU) has found that drought significantly increases the risk of suicide among rural males aged 30-49 years.
NCGRT urges action on groundwater depletion
The director of National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) has urged Australia to take a leading role in tackling the emerging global crisis in groundwater management.
Queensland announces new Water Management Plan
The Queensland Government has announced a new Water Management Plan for the Upper Condamine Alluvium area, aimed at benefitting groundwater users in the Upper Condamine Alluvium area of the Darling Downs.
SA opens new NRM centre
The South Australian Government has announced the opening of the new SA Arid Lands Natural Resource Centre in Port Augusta.
University of Melbourne examines new water attitudes
The University of Melbourne has released a review that investigates new methods of water conservation and the need to transform policies and attitudes surrounding the vital resource.
WA acts on Manjimup supply
The Western Australian Government has announced a suite of measures to help secure reliable water supply for the South-West town of Manjimup, following months of poor rainfall.
Warming to alter Pacific rain band
South Pacific countries will experience more severe and extreme weather events as a consequence of increasing greenhouse gas emissions, according to a research paper published in the journal Nature.
Victoria releases wetland assessment
The Victorian Government has released a report detailing the condition of wetlands throughout the state, concluding that despite over 13 years of drought, the majority of the state’s high value wetlands were in either ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ condition.
Victoria launches Gippsland Lakes projects
The Victorian Government has launched eight new projects to be funded through its $10 million Gippsland Lakes Environmental Fund.
Government announces $42.5 million for water recycling
The Federal Government has outlined $42.5 million in funding to deliver nine innovative stormwater harvesting and re-use projects in a bid to secure water supplies in urban areas around the country.
$4.5 million for Illawarra water
The New South Wales Government has announced $4.5 million will be invested in upgrading water and wastewater infrastructure in NSW’s Illawarra region.
Greens call for Burke to reject 'failed' Murray plan
The Federal Greens have called on Environment Minister Tony Burke to reject the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, saying it is set to fail the system in its current form.
Lower Hunter Water Panel meets in Newcastle
The Panel appointed by the New South Wales Government to provide independent advice on the development of the Lower Hunter Water Plan has held its inaugural meeting in Newcastle.
New software helps explain groundwater systems
With resource exploration and mining being a key focus of the world's biggest geological congress currently underway in Brisbane, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) will showcase in-house developed software that helps better understand how subsurface groundwater systems behave.
WA moves to assist dryland areas
The Western Australian Government has moved to assist five dryland agricultural local government areas generate extra emergency water to supplement farming and community supplies during periods of low rainfall.
Queensland proposes new CSG water rules
The Queensland Government has proposed new rules to govern the management of water and brine produced by the coal seam gas industry.
Queensland unveils four-year flood proofing plan
The Queensland Government has proposed a $100 million, four-year Floodplain Security System (FSS), which it says could save billions of dollars in future disaster damage.
Queensland rationalises water authorities
The Queensland Government has announced a three member interim board to lead the transition of three bulk water entities into a single body – the South East Queensland Bulk Water Company Limited - from next year.
Namoi study reports on coal seam gas drilling impacts
The Namoi Catchment Water Study, commissioned by the NSW Government and prepared by Schlumberger, has found that mining and coal seam gas drilling at current levels are unlikely to cause extensive regional-scale damage water supplies in north-west NSW. Increased mining could be expected to place more pressure on fresh water supplies.