Tag: Water
Mine water release 'no threat to town supply'
The Mayor of the Rockhampton Regional Council says there is no threat to Rockhampton's drinking water if Ensham mine were to discharge water from its mine site. [MORE]
Centrelink issues reminder on water usage grants
Centrelink is reminding Riverina irrigators they have just under three months to apply for grants for works to cut water usage.[MORE]
Residents angry over $130,000 water wastage
Local residents are angry that 450 megalitres of water drained into the previously dry Lake Boga this week.[MORE]
Weather will determine pipeline's construction: GWM Water
GWM Water says the weather this year will play a major role in whether construction targets for the Wimmera-Mallee Pipeline will be met.[MORE]
Red alert for blue-green algae in Blue Pools
The return of cooler weather could hold the key to clearing up the latest bloom of blue-green algae in the Blue Pools at Angourie.[MORE]
Lower lakes sea flood plan advances
Flooding the drought-hit lower lakes of the Murray with sea water could be a step nearer.[MORE]
Water usage jumps as summer sets in
Canberra's water consumption has soared this week in line with hotter temperatures.[MORE]
Open market water plan for some Mt Lofty users
Some eastern Mt Lofty Ranges water users may be forced to bid on the open market.[MORE]
Mackay's water levels benefit from recent rain
SunWater says the Mackay region's three dams have benefited from the recent rainfall.[MORE]
Greens criticise NSW Govt's mining approval
Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has criticised a New South Wales Government decision which allows BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal to mine under Sydney's water catchment.[MORE]
Gold Coast outdoor water restrictions suspended
Outdoor water restrictions have been officially suspended on the Gold Coast.[MORE]
Golf club starts using stormwater
Pumping of harvested stormwater has started from wetlands at Grange Golf Club in Adelaide's western suburbs.[MORE]
Union demands DPI talks over research centre relocation
A union is demanding the head of the Victorian Department of Primary Industries visit staff at Eildon to hear their concerns about a planned relocation.[MORE]
$130k worth of water stolen from Lake Boga
Victoria Police are investigating the theft about $130,000 worth of water near Swan Hill.[MORE]
Gold Coast water restrictions lifted
Water restrictions have been officially suspended on the Gold Coast.[MORE]
Qld's largest dam overflowing
Recent rain has caused Queensland's largest dam to overflow, but the water level at other dams in the Townsville region has not improved at all. [MORE]
Marine park plan 'not properly assessed'
The New South Wales Opposition has called for a moratorium on the creation of all new proposed marine parks.[MORE]
Cloncurry pipeline to go ahead despite rain
The Queensland Government says a water pipeline to Cloncurry will still be built even though the north-west town is surrounded by floods.[MORE]
Water released into Glenelg River
The Glenelg River in western Victoria is getting its first environmental water flow in more than two years.[MORE]
Expert backs lower lakes sea water plan
A wetlands expert favours flooding the drought-hit lower lakes of the Murray with sea water.[MORE]
Victorian water bills set to double
The Government says an increase in the price of water is unavoidable. Yarra Valley Water says the price will double in the next four years.[MORE]
Water company warning on price increases
Yarra Valley Water says the price of water will double over the next four years.[MORE]
Approval sought to improve water supply at Darby's Falls
Final approval is being sought from the New South Wales Government to improve the water supply at Darby's Falls in the Cowra Shire.[MORE]
Boat wreckage washes up on Qld beach
Police are investigating the wreckage of a boat that has washed up on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Murray water allocation increase a surprise: MP
The Member for Mildura is warning it will take a dramatic turnaround for there to be any significant additional irrigation allocations in the Victorian Murray Valley this season.[MORE]
