Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - April, 2015
Queensland dam operator Sunwater could be in hot water again, with criticism over its reaction to Tropical Cyclone Marcia
Call for water sales to bring billions
A Canberra academic says Australia could make billions of dollars from privatising its water assets, but only after broad reforms.
China takes new steps to fix deadly flows
China will shut down a range of dyeing plants, oil refineries and pesticide producers to clean up its water supply.
Greens push for right to shut the gate
A Tasmanian Senate standing committee is reviewing a bill that gives landholders the right to refuse gas mining on their property.
Minister considers predecessor's moves
Queensland’s new Water Minister is touring the state to understand the arrangements of his predecessors.
More calls to restore drought dollars
Politicians and the agricultural industry are calling for the revival of a rebate scheme on water spending for drought-affected graziers.
New fuel draws diesel from water
Audi has produced a few litres of what they call the “fuel of the future”; a new brew for diesel consisting of water, carbon dioxide and 'green materials'.
Search starts for big new supply
The WA Minister for Water has launched a search for new irrigation supplies.
Action group slams AGL gas claims
A NSW community action group says there is no problem with gas supply, and there is no need for gas giant AGL to continue fracking activities in sensitive environmental areas.
Dairy deals out to help Tamar River
Dairy farmers in Tasmania's Tamar estuary and Esk rivers catchment areas could benefit from grants of up to $5000 to help clean up the region's waterways.
Earth Day dawns with new renewable push
April 22nd is Earth Day, a day when groups around the world mark the achievements and trials ahead in the quest to protect our environment.
Farmers say allocation change risks sweet future
There is outrage over WA Government threats to cut water allocations for farmers in the Ord Stage 1 agricultural region.
Quake risk low in CO2 injections
Experts have checked the possible effects of one method of carbon sequestration – injecting CO2 into aquifers.
Reef leaders gather to share learning
Mayors and councillors gathered this week to share their knowledge and progress on sustainable development around the Great Barrier Reef.
Slow response to dangerous lead levels in Tas
A new study into lead contamination in Tasmanian drinking water has revealed high levels of lead coming from a surprising source.
Staff cuts could help SA's water worries
SA Water says sacking 150 staff should allow it to charge less.
ERA says clean-up swings on new approval
The owner of the Ranger uranium mine says money for clean-up and rehabilitation will not be spent unless a second mine is approved.
Mass whale hunt held back for now
An International Whaling Commission panel has rejected Japan's latest whaling proposal.
Murray makes positive moves in new review
About three-quarters of the water needed for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is now in government hands.
National gas grab gets academic
The Federal Government is funding research into new ways to develop Australia’s unconventional gas resources, including coal seam gas, shale gas and tight gas.