Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - August, 2023
Snowy Hydro has confirmed that the cost of its ambitious Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project has ballooned to a staggering $12 billion.
Fukushima release stokes snub
Chinese consumers are leading a boycott of Japanese products in response to the release of treated wastewater...
Henry calls for green shift
The former head of Australia's Treasury, Dr Ken Henry, has called for sweeping environmental reforms.
MDBA summit sets direction
The MDBA’s Basin Officials Committee (BOC) has convened virtually to outline their strategic focus for the upcoming year.
Tap help requested
The Water Industry Operators’ Association (WOIA) is looking to develop its national tapping competition.
Views split on water plan
Questions are being asked about where the Federal Government will find 450 gigalitres (GL) of water...
ACCC issues basin stats
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its annual Water Monitoring Report for 2021-22...
Bushfire risk predicted
With past wet conditions promoting fuel growth, large areas of Australia could see a higher bushfire risk in coming months.
Frog sounds show eco-health
Australian researchers are drawing on the love lives of frogs to better understand whether an ecosystem is healthy.
Fukushima release looms
Japan is preparing to release treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Hydrogen fuel path laid
A new report has been released that could accelerate Australia's hydrogen-powered transport future.
State stays off new Murray plan
Victoria has refused to sign on to the federal government’s new Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
EPA lays gold charges
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched criminal proceedings against Newcrest's Cadia gold mine.
Snowy firm fined for spill
A Snowy 2.0 contractor has received its third fine for polluting Kosciuszko National Park waterways.
Antarctic plastics tallied
Researchers have shed light on concerning levels of marine pollution around Antarctica's Casey Station.
Combined need for Reef help
Researchers have unveiled a promising strategy to shield coral reefs from the impacts of marine heatwaves.
Hunter details dam needs
Hunter Water has concluded an in-depth five-yearly risk assessment of Chichester Dam.