Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - March, 2020
The world's tropical coral reefs are approaching a tipping point of ‘near-annual’ bleaching.
Contamination case launched
Legal action has been launched against a lead smelting facility over the alleged pollution of creek in South Australia.
Low score for local efforts
A massive scientific scorecard has rated the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10.
NSW approves risky operation
New South Wales has allowed a coal mining extension under Sydney's Woronora water reservoir.
Paper panic hits sewers
Peoples’ lack of toilet paper is creating havoc as flushed items block sewer pipes.
WRA warns water operators
Water Research Australia (WRA) has issued advice on COVID-19 in relation to water systems.
Green power risks studied
A new study looks at renewable energy facilities in areas of environmental significance, which could threaten natural habitats.
New pumped hydro coming
Approval has been granted for what could be Australia’s first pumped hydro project in 40 years.
Antarctic ice loss drastic
A series of papers have shown that Antarctica is losing ice mass at unprecedented rates.
CCS checked for QLD
A new study suggests carbon capture and storage (CCS) could be a real option for Queensland.
Fishers fight shark bites
Queensland fishers say sharks are taking up to 70 per cent of their catch, and they want the government to help.
Fluoride poll for port town
A NSW council will soon ask its community whether it wants to remove fluoride from the public water supply.
Irrigators caught in court
Two prominent NSW irrigators have been found guilty of illegally taking water.
New deal for water tech
The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) has entered into a new partnership that it says will boost technology use and innovation in the water sector.
Open bottles bring risks
A new study suggests that just opening a plastic bag or bottle may release microplastics.
Adani appears set to expand
Leaked information suggests Adani is planning a bigger Queensland coal mine than it has publicly stated.
Victoria allows exploration
Victoria is lifting a ban on onshore gas exploration, but says it will not allow fracking.
Cotton study finds dark views
The cotton lobby has commissioned a survey about people’s attitude towards the major water-users.
Flows reach Menindee
Billions of litres of water have arrived at the top of the Menindee lake system.
Murray study finds social gaps
An official report has found a growing sense of hopelessness across the Murray-Darling Basin.
Scientific trenches give runoff data
Low-tech ‘bioreactors’ could be used to manage nitrogen run-off from farms to the Great Barrier Reef.