Latest Industry News for Water Professionals
The Australian government has delayed plans to rewrite the nation's environmental laws.
Surveys show major bleaching
The Great Barrier Reef is undergoing its fifth major bleaching event since 2016, according to the latest snapshot.
Fine for winery water theft
A NSW court has imposed hefty fines on a wine company and its manager for illegal water extraction.
Blue whale recovery studied
Flinders University has conducted an extensive study on the current status of global blue whale populations.
Icebreaker issues grow
Serious issues have limited the operations of Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker.
Hydro milestones marked
Queensland has announced milestones with two significant projects: the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project and the Gladstone hydrogen facility.
Plibersek accepts wetland concern
The Federal Government may halt a planned development over environmental concerns.
Plastic builds on sea floor
New research sees the ocean floor as a “reservoir” for plastic pollution.
Farm firm blames Bureau
A major agriculture firm has blamed the Bureau of Meteorology for significant financial losses.
Depth protects key coral
Experts say some deep parts of the Great Barrier Reef are insulated from global warming.
NWI shift outlined
The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan to overhaul the nation’s overarching water policy...
ACT signs water deal
A new deal should allow the ACT to fulfil its water recovery commitments under Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Big calls for tiny creatures
Experts have outlined research priorities for zooplankton - tiny creatures at the heart of the marine food chain.
Rain drives desal decision
Cheaper bills and healthy water supply appear to be coming for Melbourne.
New mains for SA town
Work has begun on a project for future water security in the SA town of Port Elliot.