Contaminated water sources are an escalating global problem, but researchers may have found a unique and cost-effective solution using light, soap and graphene. [ + ]

A wastewater treatment system designed at Flinders University has been accepted as an alternative to existing passive lagoon systems for use in South Australia. [ + ]

Longreach Airport is taking advantage of Central West Queensland's long sunlight hours and high summer temperatures with the installation of a solar panel system. [ + ]

Thanks to an upgrade of its treatment plant, the Rockhampton Regional Council has achieved a total nitrogen limit as low as 3.1 mg/L while aiming to reduce electricity costs by up to 20%. [ + ]

UNSW researchers have discovered a way to increase the amount of methane gas emitted by naturally occurring microbes living in coal seams and on food waste. [ + ]

As part of its goal of providing high-quality, safe drinking water to households while at the same time finding ways to improve the management of wastewater, MidCoast Water is using band screen technology to improve efficiencies at its Dawson sewage treatment plant. [ + ]

Researchers have converted paper waste into green cellulose aerogels that are non-toxic, ultralight, flexible, strong and water repellent. The material is suitable for oil spill cleaning, heat insulation, packaging, drug delivery and more. [ + ]

A Western Australian oat miller is using Italian technology to generate clean electricity from its oat-husk waste to power its facility. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a filtration system that is very efficient at removing various toxic heavy metal ions and radioactive substances from water. [ + ]

Emerson Process Management has completed a combined cycle optimisation project that generated operational improvements and slashed average fuel usage at a large power-generating unit operated by one of the largest utilities in the US. [ + ]

Researchers have created a new type of smart window that could cut window-cleaning costs, reduce heating bills and boost worker productivity. [ + ]

A heavy-vehicle washdown facility, opened in the town of Dalby, Queensland, will minimise and control the spread of weed seed throughout the region. [ + ]

The first Australian installation of the Siemens Demand Flow energy optimisation system at Robina Hospital in Queensland is already exceeding targets and on track to save enough electricity in its first 12 months to run the MCG light towers for a year. [ + ]

Dennis Benson says there are three main factors why Australian wastewater plants are making the switch to screw blowers: controllability, reliability and reduced energy usage. [ + ]

Bredel hose pumps have tackled tough media such as kieselguhr and crude oil with ease, indicating that the robust pumps are suitable for extreme tasks. [ + ]