Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - December, 2021
Dam plan revealed
Beaconsfield Dam in Victoria is to be partially decommissioned to meet modern safety standards.
PFAS review finds limited effect
Local experts have completed a major review of the effect of toxic firefighting foam.
Predators key to coral protection
Research shows a range of fish are needed to keep crown-of-thorns starfish in check.
Sacred protections questioned
Concern abounds after the Northern Territory awarded its largest ever groundwater licence.
Big firms eye hydro-trains
Two of Australia's biggest industrial firms are looking at hydrogen-powered bulk freight trains.
EDO denied in Carmichael claim
The Queensland Government has dismissed cultural heritage destruction concerns at the Carmichael Mine.
Fish could see feeding shift
Researchers have discovered that some fish change colour to communicate with each other.
MDBA reports on productivity boost
The MDBA says water for the environment is providing food and habitat for fish and other aquatic animals.
Upgrades ready for Hunter growth
Hunter Water says a $73 million wastewater upgrade will cater for future population growth.
Water bodies look to tomorrow
Australia’s leading marine and coastal research organisations have outlined priorities to enable the ‘blue economy’.
WaterNSW preps dams for deluge
WaterNSW says regional dams are ready to capture the next round of inflows.
Flood fund topped up
Applications for the National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program are now open.