Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - February, 2016
Three former Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) executives will be on trial in the first criminal trial linked to the Fukushima crisis.
Broken link and low dams still slam Tasmania
Tasmania’s energy crisis drags on this week, with very little sign of reprieve on the way.
BP's Bight plans in Senate scan
A Senate committee is examining BP’s plans to search for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Cuts create concern of return to '98
WaterNSW has confirmed job cuts are on the way, raising concern that services may suffer.
Desal to ease Palm Island's dry years
The Mayor of Palm Island says a $7 million temporary desalination plant could become permanent.
Health review finds no issue at Broken Hill
New South Wales health authorities say the drinking water supply at Broken Hill is safe, despite locals claiming it causes skin irritation.
MDBA boss back from month of listening
The new chief of the Murray Darling Basin Authority has reported on his first few weeks in the job.
Sea level rise highest in centuries
Updated modelling shows global sea level rose faster in the 20th century than in any of the 27 previous centuries.
Second park closure after outbreak alarm
Authorities have discovered harmful bacteria at a children's water playground at Perth's new Elizabeth Quay.
Forces joined in port purchase
A tussle over who will buy Australian port-and-rail operator Asciano continues, with two big players looking at a joint bid.
Lead levels linked with adult aggression
Experts say Australian children who are exposed to higher levels of lead are more likely to show increased aggressive behaviour in adulthood, and to commit an assault that results in death.
Barnaby's dam plans back on
Federal and state government eyes have turned once again toward water infrastructure for northern Australia.
Darling won't deliver, farmers want out
Farming families that rely on the erratic Darling River for irrigation have formed a lobby group to protect their livelihoods.
Enviro checks head for cane fields
Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection officers are visiting sugar cane properties this to help improve the quality of water flowing out to the Great Barrier Reef.
Severe shortage striking worldwide
Four billion people face severe water scarcity for at least one month a year, according to a new report.
Turtle sex change on unbalanced beaches
Researchers say some Australian turtle populations are at risk of being feminised into extinction.
Swamp study claims colliery risk
A hydrogeology report suggests the expansion of the Springvale colliery in NSW could destroy nearby swamplands.
New centre focused on frozen fields
A new state-of-the-art facility could see Tasmania carve out a name as the home of underwater robots.
SA wants waste opportunity
South Australia is lining itself up as the new home of nuclear waste in Australia.
MDB report shows boost for small residents
The first long term report on environmental watering in the Murray-Darling Basin has found a number of improvements.