Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - April, 2014
Ten new species of parasite have been discovered in the kidneys of cuttlefish, and it appears the microscopic bugs enforce strict boundaries on their sexuality.
Dam study paper to ease cost of hydropower
Humans may love building dams, but they have not been so great for fish, until now.
Zones put fishing safety on the line
New rules forcing Northern Territory fishers into wilder waters put safety at risk, the industry says.
Award for water before interstate drink-off
The Federal Government has launched a new water purchase round in the New South Wales Murray and Lower Darling catchments.
Papers meter the cost of water security
Two new reports on the state of Australia’s water industry show most Australians now enjoy safe and secure water supplies, but prices have increased.
Robot clam learns from organic partner, and from itself
Progress has been made on a digging robot inspired by the unique style of an oceanic clam.
Councils take charge on CSG risk check
Two regional councils are taking control of their water supplies, conducting tests to determine risks potentially posed by coal seam gas extraction.
Millions more to keep working Reef plan rolling
Two million dollars over three years will help conservation groups improve the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Salt and heat in water-hunting step forward
Density is the key factor in a new theory for finding groundwater.
Watery war of words ongoing in WA
A pay dispute continues between the tug boat operators and a shipping company at the world's largest bulk export port.
Huge farm planning spares no time for locals
The organisers of a massive multi-purpose farming project in north Queensland have been ignoring the indigenous population that holds native title to the land, locals say.
Liquid storage blobs could kill the plastic bottle
Plastic water bottles will be replaced with wobbly blobs, if a team of European designers get their way.
Past weather check gives best scope yet
A new study has drawn the clearest picture yet of the Southern Hemisphere’s climatic history, showing about a thousand years of detailed variations.
Planning for risks to help whole Indian rim
Delegates from around the Indian Ocean rim are meeting to discuss the implications of future climate risk, with Australian authorities leading the way.
Questions over what will stop as whale ban brings new plan
Japan has been ordered to stop whaling in the Antarctic by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and says it will halt activities and not issue any more permits under current programs.