Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - May, 2018
Origin Energy says it will double the capacity of the Shoalhaven hydro electricity scheme.
Water review covers Korean plans
A leaked government review has stirred concerns about plans for a series of coal mines in NSW.
Big fine levelled at Linc
Gas company Linc Energy has been fined a record $4.5 million for causing serious environmental harm.
Commission avoids crossover
South Australia's royal commission into Murray-Darling matters will not double up on investigations.
Panel denies PFAS risks
An expert panel has found there is limited or no evidence to link exposure to PFAS chemicals with human disease.
QLD fees traced back to drought
Experts have investigated why Gold Coast residents pay more than twice as much for water as Sydneysiders.
Reef and rangers backed
This week’s federal Budget locks in $535.8 million to help the Reef, and extra funding for Indigenous rangers.
Carp study sounds warning
Experts say mass carp culling could have a major impact on native flora and fauna.
Deal to see Murray moves proceed
Labor and the Coalition appear to have reached agreement on proposed MDBP amendments.
Warming could make MPAs misplaced
Experts say CO2 emissions could make it too warm for species living in marine protected areas (MPAs).
Commissioner questions MDBP basis
A royal commissioner has questioned the legality of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Court flips Acland decision
Queensland’s Supreme Court has rejected a Land Court decision to scrap the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
Funds flow for big pipe
The Victorian Government has provided $32 million for the first stage of a 1,600-kilometre pipeline.
IMO wants ship emissions switch
Australia’s shipping industry could soon be required to halve its toxic emissions.
Quiet reefs keep life away
A new study shows damaged reefs can be too quiet to attract new juvenile fish.
TasWater takeover simmers down
The Tasmanian Government has given up its plan to take over TasWater.