Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - November, 2014
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Big buys proposed in NSW water talks
Two summers of dry conditions have forced the New South Wales Government to implement contingency water plans.
Bot finds cold facts on ice sheet
Australian scientists have used an underwater robot to show that Antarctic sea ice may be thicker than previously thought.
Little love for deep water dig
There is very little support for the Queensland Government’s plan to deregulate water for mining companies.
Tully takes dive into restricted times
Dry times have brought water restrictions to what was Australia’s wettest town.
Water maps bring shower of praise
Geoscience Australia has been recognised for its incredible work to strengthen community disaster resilience through advanced mapping and warning projects.
Whale pain goes from stink to stoush
The story of a beached whale, an expensive clean-up and an angry council has taken a bizarre turn.
Coral drift as good Reef gauge
Coral spawning has been used to judge the potential effects of dredge spoil and pesticide pollution on marine environments.
Good money in NSW water, mergers in the pipeline
Funds are flowing at the NSW Government’s water companies, with profits up nearly $140 million.
Japan's whale kill count culled
Japan will kill just 333 minke whales in the Southern Ocean next year, after it unveiled its reduced whaling “research” programme.
Local reef fix impresses marine world
Concrete action to boost the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef has been showcased on a global stage.
Marine makers' mark made at METS
Australian companies have been well represented at METS – a huge trade exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the marine leisure industry.
Mega-mine's cost to be counted just before the dig
Work on Australia’s largest mine ever will be underway long before its impacts are understood, reports say.
River check seeks damage from dry times
University of Canberra will embark on a $2.8 million research project to monitor the effects of water delivery in the Murray Darling Basin.
Weather set to make west more wild
WorkSafe Western Australia says cyclone season is coming, and businesses should be prepared to bear the brunt.
Dire claims of dry times need response soon
NASA says the Earth is running out of water, and it will require a worldwide shift in thinking to recover.
Gas money goes to NSW farmers and locals
A new compensation scheme has been opened for NSW farmers, which will see the state opened up for new coal seam gas (CSG) mining licences.
Murray dredge muted if sand stays high
South Australia's Environment Department says plans to ensure water flows by dredging the mouth of the River Murray could be in action before the end of the year.
Recycled need could revive old fear
A new report shows industry professionals overwhelmingly support recycled drinking water as a way to ensure future supply security.
Tassie tests rig for free power future
Tasmanian researchers have launched a commercial-viability test of equipment that can capture endless supplies of clean energy from the ocean.