Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - October, 2018
New drought funds questioned
Advocates are concerned that funds previously earmarked for the NDIS are being used to fund drought relief.
CSIRO fish tool released
CSIRO has developed an online tool to improve fisheries management in Indonesia.
Global hot spells mapped
A new database provides insights into current and past heatwaves around the world.
MDBA slammed in new review
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has been accused of maladministration.
New method for reef preservation
Scientists have applied economic techniques to plan for the long-term future of the planet’s coral reefs.
Water app for citizen science
CSIRO has launched a new app to empower citizens scientists to monitor water quality.
Coral 'bots backed
Researchers say match-making robots could be used to help increase coral spawning.
Sodium battery tests scaling up
Australian engineers are testing new sodium-ion batteries for renewable energy storage.
Mars could host briny life
Basic lifeforms have the potential to survive on Mars thanks to briny waters, US researchers say.
Murray 'hotel' sunk
A giant ‘fish hotel’ has been submerged in an attempt to boost Murray River fish numbers.
Price review for Victorian users
Victorians will continue to enjoy the lowest water prices in Australia after a new price review.
Shark line tests begin
The WA Government has released details of its non-lethal SMART shark drum line plans for Gracetown.
Tassie salmon urged off plates
Conservationists say Tasmanian Atlantic salmon should be off the menu for now.
WA coverage increases
WA water authority Western Water says there are some positive findings in its latest annual report.
Wastewater incident reported
Sydney Water has apologised after an incident that saw a large volume of untreated wastewater flow into the Parramatta River.
WaterNSW looks at regional idea
WaterNSW, the state’s bulk water supplier and system operator, is studying new infrastructure options for regional areas.
Analysis doubts Akuna claims
An investigation has found the “incredible health benefits” of Akuna Springs water may be no greater than tap water.
Farm waste could become filter
Agricultural waste can be used to rapidly filter lead from wastewater, new research suggests.
New pipe complete
The final section of pipeline connecting Broken Hill to the Murray River has been laid.