Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - May, 2016
The Federal Government has announced a $76 million project to improve water quality in the ACT.
Irrigators push for better charges
Murray River irrigators want water delivery charges to be added to the price of water.
Locals shine light on uranium legacy
After seven years and $18 million, traditional owners say the old Rum Jungle uranium mine is still wreaking havoc on water resources.
Moon's watery heart charted
Scientists have known for years that there is water inside the moon, and they now say they know where it comes from.
Old coal still stuffing rivers
Coal mining has “stuffed” a World Heritage-protected lake system south-west of Sydney, according to new research.
Reef removal begs questions
All references to Australia have been removed from a UN report on climate change, due to fears for the Great Barrier Reef’s reputation.
Students' barrier backed by industry
An innovative new flood gate design but Queensland students is on its way to mass production.
Hunt responds on toxic base
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the Government will attempt to clean up toxic contaminants from the Williamtown Air Force Base.
Antarctic outhouse heading south
A high-tech sewage treatment plant will soon process waste at one of the most remote places on the planet.
Bottles and bacteria plague WA towns
Remote WA communities say their drinking water supplies are contaminated with deadly bacteria and chemicals.
Greens gain ground in forgotten field
The Greens are breaking into Nationals territory, finding friends among farmers who say they are being ignored.
Mesophotic reefs offer marine 'life boat'
A new report offers a glimmer of hope to those managing the impact of bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.
Plants' perception goes DNA-deep
Research suggests plants are highly aware of the world around them.
Basslink cable staying broken
There are concerns this week that Tasmania’s Basslink power cable will not be fixed by its scheduled completion date.
Fuel-burning effects unexpected
Researchers say current models underestimate the effect of burning the world’s remaining fossil fuels.
Locals say ancient site at risk
Aboriginal elders are bringing their concerns about nuclear waste dump plans directly to the federal minister.
BP's Bight plan put back
BP's plan to search for oil in the Great Australian Bight has failed again, but it is unlikely to stop trying.
Coal spills could kill coral
A new study suggests a coal spill on the Great Barrier Reef could bring grave consequences.
Fossil find pushes life way back
New fossils suggest large multi-celled life appeared on Earth about 1 billion years earlier than previously thought.
Growers want dam pledges kept
Farmers in North Queensland say they will not let the Federal Government forget its water infrastructure pledges.
Rain brings algae relief
Rainfall in north-eastern Victoria has provided some respite for the 900 kilometres of the Murray River beset by blue-green algae.