Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - July, 2019
Internal emails show Adani demanded the names of all federal agency scientists reviewing its contentious groundwater plans.
Northern plans examined
A new Senate inquiry will look at the federal government's plans for Northern Australia.
Littleproud plugs water audits
Industry-run water efficiency projects are being audited, the Government claims.
Ancient eel traps honoured
A Victorian indigenous site older than the pyramids, the Acropolis and Stonehenge has won World Heritage status.
Artificial light affecting fish
A new report says clownfish reproduction is threatened by artificial light in coral reefs.
Cave drips offer rainfall insight
The world’s first-ever analysis of cave drip waters has shown stalagmites can provide vital clues towards understanding past rainfall patterns.
Solar desal does double duty
A new device could solve two problems in one stroke – producing both electricity and clean water using sunlight.
Victoria watching water deals
Victoria is tightening access to water from the Murray River, and wants other states to do the same.
EPA speaks on Adelaide leak
Authorities have proposed a groundwater ban in part of Adelaide because of contamination from uranium and degreasing chemicals.
Farms slighted in SA mining reform
South Australia's Mining Act reform has passed the Lower House despite four Liberal MPs crossing the floor to vote against it.
Murray Scheme drained
There are new claims that the Murray Darling scheme has become a colossal waste of money.
Aboriginal water levy supported
A new survey suggests most Australians would pay a levy of around $21 to reallocate water to Aboriginal people.
Ocean cleanup nets 40 tonnes
Environmentalists have removed 40 tonnes of rubbish from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Sydney issues spending plan
Sydney Water says bills will be lower following the release of its Price Proposal 2020-24.
Japan revives commercial slaughter
Japan has dropped the façade of ‘research’ and is now whaling for purely commercial purposes.
NSW drops water allocations
The NSW Government has reduced access to water in order to preserve supplies for critical needs.