Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The MDBA’s Basin Officials Committee (BOC) has convened virtually to outline their strategic focus for the upcoming year.
Tap help requested
The Water Industry Operators’ Association (WOIA) is looking to develop its national tapping competition.
Views split on water plan
Questions are being asked about where the Federal Government will find 450 gigalitres (GL) of water...
ACCC issues basin stats
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its annual Water Monitoring Report for 2021-22...
Bushfire risk predicted
With past wet conditions promoting fuel growth, large areas of Australia could see a higher bushfire risk in coming months.
Frog sounds show eco-health
Australian researchers are drawing on the love lives of frogs to better understand whether an ecosystem is healthy.
Fukushima release looms
Japan is preparing to release treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Hydrogen fuel path laid
A new report has been released that could accelerate Australia's hydrogen-powered transport future.
State stays off new Murray plan
Victoria has refused to sign on to the federal government’s new Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
EPA lays gold charges
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched criminal proceedings against Newcrest's Cadia gold mine.
Snowy firm fined for spill
A Snowy 2.0 contractor has received its third fine for polluting Kosciuszko National Park waterways.
Antarctic plastics tallied
Researchers have shed light on concerning levels of marine pollution around Antarctica's Casey Station.
Combined need for Reef help
Researchers have unveiled a promising strategy to shield coral reefs from the impacts of marine heatwaves.
Hunter details dam needs
Hunter Water has concluded an in-depth five-yearly risk assessment of Chichester Dam.
Melbourne moves for platypus
Melbourne Water is working to boost populations of threatened fauna and shield the biodiversity of greater Melbourne.
Sydney Water reports change
The latest assessment of Sydney's Drinking Water Catchment has unveiled concerns about climate change.
Tech edge for net fight
Environmentalists and commercial fishers are using art and technology to fight the scourge of ghost nets encircling the Cocos (Keeling) Islands off Western Australia.
US judge tells state to help
A court ruling means government agencies must protect citizens from impacts of climate change in Montana.