Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - January, 2015
There is now a stronger partnership for groundwater research on the Murray-Darling Basin.
Farmers hope for more from new MDBA boss
A NSW farming group fears the new head of the MDBA will not properly represent their needs.
Gas fluid find shows all is not well
The discovery of potentially toxic chemicals has brought the Gloucester coal seam gas (CSG) project to a halt.
Hunt tours site of brand new pipes
Around 1,900 irrigators should be benefiting from the $120 million Sunraysia Modernisation Project (SMP), according to Environment Minister Greg Hunt.
Probe finds digital leaks in NSW water
Experts have warned that Sydney's sewerage system could be hijacked by hackers, leading to potentially smelly chaos across the city.
Quest for cold killers gets going
Australian researchers are going on a voyage to look at top predators in the Antarctic.
Top award for years of irrigation backing
One of Australia’s leading irrigators has been recognised in Australia Day honours for his contribution to environmental water.
Tree-filtered wastewater pays off in WA
There are reports of success from an innovative wastewater treatment project in WA, using tress to do much of the hard work.
Climate outlook says all sectors must respond
Australia’s top national science agencies say looming climate change will hit the nation hard, and the chance to do anything about it is slipping away.
$16 mil to bolster soaked regions
Over $16 million will be spent in New South Wales on projects to deal with flood risks throughout the state.
Australia seeks to jump shark responsibility
The Australian Government wants to back out of a scheme it previously supported, by removing protections on five local shark species.
CSG checks slammed for missing toxic spot
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has been criticised for missing a key factor in tests for dangerous chemicals around CSG sites.
Dredging meant to maintain Murray's yawn
Reports say the Murray Mouth remains at risk of closing over, despite years of negotiation and billions of dollars spent upstream.
Regional water weighed-up for lead
A new study will check for lead contamination in household plumbing systems in New South Wales.
Runoff money takes Reef fight to farms
Funding is open for projects to help reduce destructive runoff from farms to the Great Barrier Reef.
Sawfish study to strike at future effects
A new research project will plot the effects of climate change on a very rare local aquatic creature.
Solar and students charge top green school
A Melbourne school has won a global award for its broad range of renewable energy measures.
Algae kings eye green water future
An Australian company that uses algae to clean dirty water has its eye on international expansion.
New plan no better in massive mine hitch
A plan to divert water from two Queensland rivers into a new coal mine has been slammed as a “terrible” idea.
Tests take water worries off the boil
The authorities have stepped in on water concerns in New South Wales, in an issue that has become a hot political topic.
Expert dampens Barnaby's dam zeal
An environmental expert has slammed Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce’s big dam plan.