Water industry seeks 40,000 long-term employees
19 October, 2009The Australian water industry is keen to recruit 40,000 trained water professionals within a decade, to ensure Australian households continue receiving clean, fresh water.
Troubled waters: Australian water reform 2009
12 October, 2009Australia’s water is still in trouble according to a new report by the National Water Commission. 'Australian water reform 2009' is the Commission’s two-yearly assessment of progress in implementing the National Water Initiative - the blueprint for water reform that was agreed to by the Australian government and state and territory governments in 2004.
Model for measuring water use in the minerals industry
22 September, 2009The mining industry is developing a new system to measure and account for water use across the sector to ensure the scarce resource is used sustainably and efficiently.
WA Minister for Water to open international Water in Mining conference
14 September, 2009The Hon Graham Jacobs MLA, Western Australian Minister for Water and Mental Health, will officially open the Water in Mining Conference 2009 (WIM 09) from 15-17 September 2009, where sustainable work operations in the minerals sector will be addressed.
Sub-surface irrigation system
11 September, 2009 byIWT manufactures KISSS, a sub-surface irrigation system for commercial agricultural and domestic applications. Claimed to use up to 60% less water than conventional irrigation systems, the system is easy to install and maintain.
ACCC issues enforcement guidelines for water rules
01 September, 2009The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued guidelines outlining its approach to enforcing the Water Market Rules 2009 and Water Charge (Termination Fees) Rules 2009.
Australia the world leader in urban water efficiency
21 August, 2009Following the release of the annual report card by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA), its Executive Director, Ross Young, has noted that Australia is leading the world in implementing water efficiency programs in cities and towns.
Australian teen competes in Stockholm with her water-smart, climate-friendly biodiesel
20 August, 2009Tasmanian high school student Storm Holwill represented Australia in the world’s leading secondary schools water science competition, the Stockholm Junior Water Prize, held in Sweden.
Global water leader highlights need to reassess the value of water
03 August, 2009Dan McCarthy, President and CEO of Black & Veatch’s global water business, has shared insights into the new realities of water management in a white paper titled ‘Communicating the Value of Water — The UK Water Industry’s Challenge’.
Are current groundwater remediation technologies sustainable?
20 July, 2009 by Andrew Thomas*As the remediation industry matures and becomes more conscious of the impact of remediation activities on the environment, the question now arises whether these technologies are sustainable remediation approaches to be considered in the future.
Focus on 'Securing our Water Future' for National Water Week
14 July, 2009National Water Week 2009, the premier, all-encompassing community water awareness event in Australia, will be held from 18–24 October 2009.
Queensland to host Australia’s biggest water gathering
13 July, 2009Queensland will again be at the centre of the national water debate, when Brisbane hosts the Ozwater water conference and exhibition in March 2010.
'Big infrastructure' not the answer
01 July, 2009Australians have continued to make their mark on the international water scene as part of Singapore International Water Week, sharing local experience with nations struggling with extreme water challenges. And one message is that ‘big infrastructure’ is not always the solution.
Water deal a breakthrough for the Murray
11 June, 2009The Victorian and federal governments’ breakthrough agreement to partially lift the 4% cap on interstate water trade and allow the Commonwealth to buy an anticipated 460 billion litres of water for the Murray River system was welcomed by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Environment Victoria.
Brain Waves Cup 2009 winner announced
09 June, 2009South East Water’s Databar team has won the Brain Waves Cup 2009, receiving a $10,000 cheque and the commitment their project will be developed by the company.
