Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - September, 2015
Media reports this week have highlighted fears that a series of ponds containing heavy metals and cyanide at an abandoned mining site could spill into a river that feeds the Murray-Darling Basin.
QLD Labor could backflip to keep LNP water deal
There is strong speculation that Queensland’s Labor Government will backtrack on an election pledge and keep controversial water reforms that help big miners.
Water Minister defends sacking for the "right mix"
Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville says the sacking of water boards across the state, include Goulburn Murray Water (GMW), was a necessary move.
Excited scientists reveal Martian flows
“There is liquid water today on the surface of Mars,” came the announcement overnight from Michael Meyer, the lead scientist on NASA’s Mars exploration programme.
Micromotors make big step to cleaner oceans
Nanoengineers have unveiled a new type of microscopic motor that runs on enzymes, and could one day help clean the Earth’s oceans.
Shell shuts down Alaskan drill plans
Royal Dutch Shell has stopped its controversial search for oil off the Alaskan coast, leading environmentalists to claim a huge victory.
CSIRO oil search questioned
The Wilderness Society has questioned a deal that will see energy giant Chevron pay for CSIRO’s research ship Investigator to conduct oil and gas exploration in the Great Australian Bight.
Powerful boost to reduce water drain
Local engineers are working on a device that could greatly reduce the amount of water that outback power generators need.
Bundaberg commits to Government link
The Bundaberg Regional Council will work with the Queensland Government on regional water supply reforms.
Flood-free promise in new concrete
A British company has developed a new kind of concrete that could ease the heavy damage that floodwater can bring.
Fluid portfolios making some skittish about flows
Some bizarre claims have been made this week, as South Australian senator Anne Ruston is welcomed to her new role as assistant minister for agriculture and water resources.
New Nagambie moves announced
Goulburn Valley Water has announced a $6.2 million upgrade to Nagambie’s Water Treatment Plant will be finished in about a year’s time.
Reef report shows run-off falling short of target
The latest Great Barrier Reef marine environment report card says the overall condition of inshore areas is pretty poor.
Rice trip shows very different scene
A troupe of New South Wales rice growers have visited the USA to learn how to avoid the damage done in regions like California.
Weather twins can crush coasts
Increasing severe El Niño and La Niña events will cause more storms that lead to extreme coastal flooding and erosion across the Pacific Ocean, a new study says.
Ancient Aboriginal knowledge holds true
New studies have found valid historical information in Aboriginal myths and stories dating back thousands of years.
Low cost catalysts for water-fueled future
Engineers have developed a new way to create hydrogen fuel with a method potentially hundreds of times cheaper than before.
Malcolm makes waves with day one change
The first real act of Australia’s new Prime Minister has been to shuffle around government responsibility for water.
Plastic pervades more sea species
An international study shows more than half the world’s sea turtles have ingested plastic or other human rubbish.
Seven-year study shines light on poisoned water
New research has revealed that agricultural clearing in southern Western Australia has poisoned waterways.
Water-users citybound for better reception
Water action groups from New South Wales say they might move in convoy to Sydney and Canberra to protest mismanagement of regional waterways.