Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - February, 2019
Broken Hill’s water supply has been secured with a 270-kilometre pipeline from the Murray River at Wentworth.
Council kills luxury camp
A Tasmanian council has blocked plans for a luxury campsite complete with helicopter access.
Darwin PFAS report finds "disregard"
Darwin Airport has been accused of disregarding measures to prevent toxic PFAS chemicals flowing into waterways.
Leaves give 7,000 year glimpse
A new study has given an amazing insight into the last 7,000 years of Australian climate history.
New waste tech tested
Australian researchers are working on an improved wastewater system using algae to accelerate the breakdown of effluent.
Senator wants to see MDBP advice
The Federal Government has been accused of “undue secrecy” over legal advice about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP).
PM picks up predecessor's plan
The Federal Government is topping up the Snowy 2.0 project as part of its pre-election renewable energy pitch.
Port probes ordered
A NSW parliamentary committee says a secret port deal in NSW should be investigated further.
Animals ignored in mine restoration
Research shows that the impact of mining on animals is being overlooked in most mine site restoration plans.
Flood plumes loom on Reef
Scientists are concerned about massive plumes of polluted floodwater heading for the Great Barrier Reef.
Premier counts disaster costs
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed the cost of Queensland's “summer of disasters”.
Shark study shows release shock
Scientists say catch and release fishing may have significant damaging effects on sharks.
Big firms ignore rising risks
Australia's biggest companies are not doing enough to mitigate the risks of climate change, a new report has found.
Coal-hydro pilot approved
Authorities have approved a world-first pilot project to turn brown coal from Victoria's Latrobe Valley into hydrogen.
Irrigators contributed to fish deaths
Scientists say irrigators extracting excess water has contributed to the death of millions of fish in the Murray-Darling system.
Bill to scrap buyback cap
Labor wants to remove a cap on the amount of water the Government can buy from irrigators ...
Corruption alleged in NT water deal
There are calls for an inquiry into a $10 million taxpayer-funded investment in a Northern Territory bottled water company.
State begins flood review
The Queensland Government has appointed its Inspector General to assess preparedness and response to floods in the state's north.