Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - April, 2017
QLD models higher Wivenhoe wall
The Queensland Government’s water company is looking at raising the Wivenhoe Dam wall by up to 4 metres.
Reef review confirms broad bleaching
Coral bleaching has now hit up to two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef.
SA seeks recycled water works
The SA Government has proposed a $155 million extension of a recycled water pipeline through Adelaide.
UWA reports on plant 'hearing'
A new Australian study suggests plants have the ability to detect and respond to sounds to find water.
Gas activists line up Pilliga push
A fresh round of environmental fighting could kick off over Santos’ plan to produce coal seam gas (CSG) in the Pilliga State Forest.
Adani given free rein on water
The $16b Carmichael coal mine has been granted unlimited access to groundwater ...
John Holland claims PCH completion
The head contractor on the Perth Children's Hospital project says it is complete, despite lead contamination issues.
NT water looks worse under new limit
Under new government limits for toxic contamination, the NT town of Katherine’s water is officially poisoned.
Shorten reports on northern needs
A push to improve water management in Townsville is getting serious.
Smaller farms keep the world fed
A new study shows the importance of small and medium farms in feeding the world.
UN dam plan slammed
Plans to spend UN money on large dam projects have been slammed by environmentalists.
Toxic foam limits lowered
A federal regulator has decreased the acceptable limits for exposure to toxic fire-fighting chemicals.
NT gas review seeks more info
The Northern Territory's fracking inquiry has commissioned more independent reviews of the industry.