Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - June, 2021
Researchers have reported the sudden loss of a large ice-covered Antarctic lake that once held more water than Sydney Harbour.
New fields opposed by locals
Anger is mounting after the Federal Government opened up oil and gas exploration neater the Twelve Apostles.
Reef water efforts questioned
Experts say water quality programs have not done much to improve the Great Barrier Reef.
Sunken fish cages studied
Experts say the use of submerged cages may be the answer the aquaculture industry is looking for.
Vic. backs hydrogen sites
The Victorian Government is contributing $14 million to a battery facility and a regional hydrogen hub at university campuses.
Forrest offloads on Santos plans
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has slammed plans to develop a new gas field in the Timor Sea.
Big green hub knocked back
The federal environment minister has ruled that a giant renewable energy hub in WA is “clearly unacceptable”.
Flows stop more than thought
New research shows more than half of the world's rivers run dry at least once a year.
Industries bicker over new release
Miners and farmers are fighting over a 145,000 megalitre water release in Queensland.
Reef review looms
UN officials say the Great Barrier Reef should be placed on a list of world heritage sites “in danger”.
Senators split on water reforms
The LNP has been divided by a vote on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Single shark traces chased
Whale sharks shed their DNA into seawater via their skin, and researchers are now following this trail to track the mysterious megafauna.
Twiggy buys slice of salmon
Mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has bought a 7.33 per cent stake in Tasmanian salmon company Huon Aquaculture.
News of nuclear leak seeps out
The Chinese government has acknowledged there are damaged fuel rods in a reactor at a nuclear plant near Hong Kong, days after denying the incident.
'Blue ribbon' plan released
A new strategy seeks to both protect and profit from areas within 50km of the ocean.
Giant old croc classified
Experts have identified a giant prehistoric croc that prowled south-east Queensland’s waterways millions of years ago.
Hunter praises local links
New South Wales authority Hunter Water is joining with local councils to future-proof regional water supplies.
Microplastic maps improved
Satellite studies have revealed seasonal changes and sources of microplastics in the ocean.
Outgoing crayfish concern scientists
A new study finds crayfish can be affected by antidepressants that find their way into water.