Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - August, 2019
The cost of irrigation water in the southern Murray-Darling Basin appears to have risen by almost 140 per cent this year.
La Trobe plugs high-tech changes
La Trobe University is pushing to become Victoria's first carbon-neutral tertiary facility.
Ocean sink effect diminishing
Scientists have uncovered what they say is a new threat from ocean acidification.
PFAS fighter patented
Australian researchers have patented a new invention to prevent the spread of pollutants from contaminated concrete.
Plastic pervades drinking supplies
Experts say we are all drinking microplastics, and cannot tell if they are making us sick.
Rock raft for reef boost
The Great Barrier Reef is set to receive a restocking of new coral from a 150sq km pumice raft on its way to our shores.
Shark net toll counted
Official figures show animals other than sharks made up 94 per cent of the marine life caught by shark nets in NSW.
Nuclear barge gets started
A giant floating nuclear power plant has set sail from the Arctic port of Murmansk.
Bight blasting delayed
A plan to search for gas and oil in the Great Australian Bight has been postponed until next year.
Cash cards for local relief
Victoria’s Wellington Shire is giving farmers pre-loaded $700 debit cards to boost local economies.
Fisheries snag shark migration
Queensland researchers say longline fisheries around the world are significantly affecting migrating shark populations.
Frogs won't stop dam plans
NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro says ‘green tape’ is hindering water security.
Wave risk assessed worldwide
Researchers have mapped out the risk of wave damage in a changing climate.
App maps dwindling supplies
An Australian app is helping farmers crowdsource water during India’s water crisis.
Fish ride tubular highway
Fish gun, salmon cannon, call it what you will, a video of fish being flung through a tube has captivated millions this week.
Keys to keeping vital seagrass
Queensland researchers have developed new tools to help manage seagrass survival.
NSW pushed for more warnings
Experts say the NSW Government must be able to issue health warnings about the contamination of popular swimming spots.
Small fine for PFAS evaporation
Gas company Inpex has been fined $12,600 for evaporating water containing PFAS over Darwin Harbour.