Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - August, 2020
The federal environment minister says she will add legally binding national standards to new environment laws.
Failings allow mass loss
Australian researchers say up to 50 per cent of the global water supply is stolen.
Good results in Reef review
The latest results from a comprehensive monitoring program on the Great Barrier Reef show signs of initial recovery of hard coral cover in the Marine Park.
Sea reveals star gas
Scientists have found evidence of ancient star explosions in deep-sea sediments.
Sun charges water works
SA Water is powering its drinking water operations on the Eyre Peninsula with energy from the Sun.
Water review extended
The Victorian Government has extended its review of Goulburn to Murray water trade arrangements.
Weed grants open
Councils and other local authorities have been invited to apply for $13 million worth of pest and weed control grants.
BHP deal puts eyes on Ningaloo
A new $7 million partnership between CSIRO and BHP will study Ningaloo Reef, Australia’s largest fringing coral reef.
Farmers asked for water data
Researchers are looking to farmers for new ways of monitoring groundwater.
Fish decline runs deep
Twenty-two species of Australian freshwater fish are on the path to extinction.
Fishy details in water sale
Investigations have uncovered more details on an $80 million water sale to a Cayman Islands company ...
Plastic paths detailed
Researchers have made some surprising findings about the degradation of microplastics in the ocean.
Tech tools used for water knowledge
Authorities are using technology such as gamification, virtual reality and artificial intelligence to help teach people about water management.
Dam raising slammed
Reports say the NSW Government plans to raise the wall of Sydney's main reservoir by 3 metres more than it originally announced.
Federal water plan released
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Office has released its Water Management Plan for 2020‑21.
Fodder plan goes quiet
The Federal Government appears to be walking away from its Water for Fodder scheme.