Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - March, 2015
Local research body the Climate Council says the probability of drought in Australia will increase, and they will become more severe.
Dredging panned on water or land
The Australian Marine Conservation Society says dredging near the Great Barrier Reef should be banned altogether.
Drilling for solutions starts in Broken Hill
The severe water issues facing Broken Hill are getting worse, and the town is crying out for help.
Fallout from chlorine contamination continues
MidCoast Water is doing damage control after a chlorine overdose in one NSW town’s water supply.
Gold giant re-awakening
A Northern Territory gold mine is on its way back to operation, after shutting down over ten years ago.
Point-scoring and pollution at regional dam
A New South Wales water authority says it has detected pollution in one regional dam, kicking up a stoush in several political arenas.
New carbon-cutting avenues opened
The Federal Government has released new methods for public consultation ahead of the first Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction.
New tech for sea checks tested
The University of Sydney will surround a reef with robotic eyes, to spy on the creatures that live there.
Power lobby slams Labor's water warning
Labor’s NSW leader Luke Foley has pledged to reverse his own party’s policy, to protect water supplies and agriculture.
Reef plan leaves green groups wanting
Conservation groups say there are some good points to the new Great Barrier Reef plan, but it ignores the greatest risk of all.
River money flows to worthy regional projects
The Federal Government has put up $5 million for River Murray economic development projects.
SA's blue green beast meets peroxide bomb
Authorities have been pushed to new measures in the fight against blue-green algae in South Australia.
Membrane removes barrier to health
Australian researchers have developed an exciting new membrane that can clean water in a much more energy efficient manner.
Hydro helps Costa Rica reach full green
Costa Rica has filled 100 per cent of its 2015 energy demand with renewable sources.
Austral Ark marks unique native needs
A new book has gathered the most recent knowledge on Australia’s stunning and unique assemblage of flora and fauna.
Hardy fish heads east
Endangered native hardyhead fish are making a run across borders in search of a better life.
Hunter Water may not talk about CSG water find
Hunter Water is consulting with legal experts to find out if it can release the findings of an investigation into coal seam gas sewer contamination.
Lakes logued for climate watch
An international group of investigators have created a database of lake surface temperatures, to help study the ecological effects of climate change.
Locals want drainage help without levy
A community panel has put its recommendations on the South-East Drainage Network to the SA Environment Minister.
Santos to treat CSG flows for farmers
Gas giant Santos is preparing plans for a water processing plant at the Narrabri Gas Project, which will provide irrigators with some extra supplies.