Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - November, 2019
The Federal Water Minister says one state is blocking plans for more oversight of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Academy slams misused science
The Australian Academy of Science is “greatly concerned” about the cherrypicking and misrepresentation of scientific evidence.
Blue whale beats low
Researchers have for the first time measured the heart rate of the blue whale, and found it drops as low as two beats per minute when they dive.
Megafauna deaths detailed
Scientists have completed a new study on the extinction of Australia’s megafauna, and say their demise was not only because of people.
Rice sacking blamed on water
Murray Darling water woes have been blamed for the loss of jobs from drought-hit towns.
Warwick pipe plan reviewed
The Queensland Government is investigating a proposed 90-kilometre pipeline from South East Queensland to the Southern Downs.
Illegal dump shut down
South Australia's Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has discovered a large illegal waste dump.
Lofty goals for local hydro
Analysis has found Australian hydrogen export projections have been exaggerated by factor of up to 11.
Pens boost coral sex
Coral researchers have been slaving over a radical new project, rearing millions of coral babies.
Bishop plugs spiritual water
A religious leader says the water market is infringing on the spiritual needs of people in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Illegal logging spotted
There is concern that “widespread” illegal logging is putting Melbourne’s drinking water at risk.
Island water supplies block growth
A lack of water security in the Arnhem Land community of Milingimbi are slowing social progress, locals say.
Level 2 looms for Sydney
Sydney could face level two water restrictions by the end of the year, as dam levels continue to fall.
Seagrass teams saving natives
A team of ‘underwater gardeners’ is working to stem the decline of an endangered seagrass.
Wave risk well telegraphed
The WA Government was warned that Carnegie Clean Energy was a big financial risk before giving is $2.6 million in taxpayer funds, reports say.
PS silenced on climate link
New South Wales public servants have been told “not to discuss the link between climate change and bushfires”.
Fires mute climate talk
Bushfires on the east coast of Australia may take months to fully extinguish, authorities say.
Mangroves help reef health
Healthy mangroves are needed to fight climate change on coral reef fisheries, research suggests.