Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - October, 2023
The Federal Government is assessing the nation's subterranean water reserves.
Water rights returned
The Victorian government has announced the return of water rights to the Gunaikurnai traditional owners.
WMO issues water warning
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has highlighted growing threats to the planet's water cycle, driven by climate change and human activities.
Council scraps tooth help
Fluoride will no longer be added to the water in the Central Highlands Regional Council area.
AMR flushed out
A new study of wastewater samples from aged care and retirement homes in Adelaide has uncovered worrying signs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Bore disturbs sacred site
A sacred women's site near Douglas Hot Springs in the Northern Territory has been disrupted by a government bore, reports say.
Carp plan pushed back
After continued delays, federal and state agricultural ministers have decided to prolong research into the potential release of a carp herpes virus.
Groundwater link in Reef flows
Scientists have found a previously unknown source of pollution impacting the Great Barrier Reef.
Hydro savings detailed
A Queensland government office has estimated the cost of diving into pumped hydro.
Weather shift suggested
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) researchers are pushing for a reevaluation of how El Niño and La Niña events are classified.
AER has Snowy concerns
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has raised concerns about the growing market power of Snowy Hydro.
Offshore plans drive division
A proposal to establish an offshore wind zone off the New South Wales South Coast is drawing both support and opposition.
Water win for NT town
The Northern Territory (NT) Supreme Court has determined that the territory's housing department is responsible for ensuring safe drinking water for its tenants.
Coastal rights reduced
NSW coastal harvestable water rights have been reduced amid recent controversy.
Concern over NT extraction
A farm located near the NT’s renowned Mataranka Hot Springs is seeking to extract millions of litres of water using a controversial licence.
Grand Final flushes watched
This year’s AFL Grand Final has been linked to some unique water usage patterns.
Hunter starts Res work
Hunter Water is embarking on a comprehensive investigative effort to rejuvenate The Hill 2 Reservoir, one of its oldest assets.
Locals claim tailings risk
A parliamentary inquiry in New South Wales has heard alarming findings regarding contamination.
Mangrove re-think proposed
Experts say rethinking mangrove conservation can bring economic and ecological benefits.