Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - November, 2019
A mine joint-owned by Rio Tinto is polluting a community in Guinea, villagers say.
Norway to gain from Bight oil
The Australia Institute says Norway stands to gain the most from Bight oil.
SA to desalinate
South Australia is turning on its desal plant so that upstream farms can have more water.
Drought loans re-jigged
The Federal Government is unveiling a reformed $500 million drought stimulus package.
NSW drought leader dropped
The NSW Government has sacked its drought coordinator less than a year into the job.
Mine's use checked again
Whitehaven Coal Maules Creek mine is being investigated over its groundwater use.
Murray 'emergency' call urged
Experts are calling on the Federal Government to declare a water emergency in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Not a drop from $80m water deal
The federal government has received no water for the $80 million it spent on water entitlements from a company once linked to its energy minister, Angus Taylor.
Scientists unite for climate call
Over 11,000 scientists from more than 150 countries have endorsed the declaration of a climate emergency.
Study shows ancient value
Indigenous academics are calling for a new look at the governance and practices of mainstream environmental management.
SA irrigators get more flows
River Murray Irrigators in South Australia have been granted increased water allocations despite ongoing drought.
Water safety laws questioned
Experts have issued a warning about the systems and legislation intended to keep drinking water safe.