Latest Industry News for Water Professionals
Australia’s chief scientist says the nation must do more to lift energy efficiency.
Warning over COVID payback
New figures suggest Australia’s big money COVID-19 responses will not require serious austerity to repay.
Santos CSG approval planned
A timeline has been set for the approval of the Santos Narrabri gas project.
SA slashes water bills
The SA Government says household water bills will be slashed to ease coronavirus pressures.
States call for drought support
Queensland and New South Wales have accused the Federal Government of abandoning a popular drought assistance scheme.
Sensors set on water use
CSIRO scientists are working to maximise every drop of irrigation water for farmers.
New team for high-tech subs
A new partnership aims to install specialised 3D-printers on submarines.
Wastewater fuel funds raised
Millions have been raised for a new wastewater-to-renewable hydrogen project.
River rules not helping
Experts say the overlooked “human factor” in water management rules can have serious consequences.
Queensland water bills to rise
The Queensland Government is planning to increase the cost of water by 3.5 per cent next month.
Deep reef refuge in WA
A new study shows deep reefs in Western Australia can be used as a refuge by marine forests from the impacts of ocean warming.
Experts back SMART approach
Scientists say shark nets should be replaced by drumlines in Queensland.
Gas pause rejected
The NSW Government has voted down a bill to temporarily stop coal seam gas activity.
Nanosheets for purification
Australian nuclear scientists have created ultrathin nanosheets that can separate ions from water.
Polluted flows revealed
Polluted water running off a mine site in NSW is entering rivers that supply some of Sydney's water.
Big rush for hydrogen funds
Authorities have welcomed a wave of interest in building Australia’s first commercial scale hydrogen projects.
Locals call for MDB buyback
Communities along the Murray-Darling Basin are calling for the urgent buyback of water.
Growers get longer contracts
SA Water has announced new recycled water contracts for northern growers.