Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - July, 2023
Fukushima flow protested
Japan's plan to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant is causing anxiety among its neighbouring countries.
South32 slapped for thirst
Mining company South32 after admitting to draining drinking water in NSW.
Eyes on offshore wind
Victoria's Gippsland region could become a global offshore wind energy hub with the potential construction of giant wind turbines.
Sea seen as carbon stash
Engineers want to use undersea oil and gas fields to store captured carbon.
Shark scheme re-opens
The New South Wales Government has opened tenders for its annual shark meshing program, reigniting the debate surrounding its use.
Bottling plans probed
Locals want tighter regulations on water extraction near UNESCO world heritage rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Crop issues predicted
Experts say climate change may increase the likelihood of simultaneous crop failures worldwide.
Dam deal for traditional access
A new agreement makes land at Chaffey Dam available to traditional custodians.
Minister seeks Murray fix
Water Minister Tanya Plibersek says the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in need of a “course correction”.
Restrictions lift for new plans
Kalgoorlie-Boulder, a historic mining city in Western Australia, is making progress in plans to “drought-proof” the region.
WMO sees El Niño effects
El Niño conditions are underway in the tropical Pacific, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Tasmania inks hydrogen links
Tasmania could become a global leader in green hydrogen production and export by 2030, according to a new feasibility study.