Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - October, 2022
Reports say corrosion and leaking have been detected in several Queensland coal seam gas wells.
Budget shifts water spend
This week’s federal budget reveals dramatically different priorities on water projects to the previous government.
Green light for New Acland
The New Acland coal mine is set to restart after the Queensland government approved a key part of its plan.
Green money detailed
This week’s federal budget brings new money and planned reforms for the Australian environment.
MDBA warns of quality risk
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority says widespread flooding raises the risk of water quality issues.
Ningaloo duties split
A new joint management plan has been created for WA’s Ningaloo coastal reserves.
Top five weird flushes
SA Water has revealed the top five weirdest objects that have been flushed down the toilet by Adelaideians.
State tallying flood cost
Victoria is facing a “huge” bill for recent flood damage on regional roads.
ACCC takes on water
The Federal Government is giving the competition regulator a new role in the water market.
NSW insists on dam plan
The NSW Government says it will raise the Warragamba Dam wall with or without federal funding.
Queensland considers park expansion
Commercial fishing operations are concerned about Queensland Government plans to expand a protected zone.
Racetrack wall questioned
Melbourne Water will review a decision to approve a flood wall built to protect Flemington racetrack.
Vortex device set to purify
Local experts have found a new use for the Australian-made Vortex Fluidic Device - water purification.
Call to preserve Paradise plan
Some Queenslanders want a dam repair project to be exempt from an audit of regional spending promises.
Brisbane flood map updated
Brisbane City Council has released a new flood map including data from the most recent big downpours.
Carp plan surfaces internally
The National Carp Control Plan has been handed to the Agriculture Department after years of delays.
Fishing leak prompts legal threat
The NT Government has threatened a media outlet after it obtained documents about fishing rights, before withdrawing the threat.
Reef health checks advanced
Australian researchers have developed a new way to monitor reef health from satellites.