When Anita Doig began studying geology, she was drawn to the idea of reading the Earth’s story through rocks. Each mineral, fracture, and layer hinted at an ancient environment, piecing together what
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Water science investment targets aquifer-based solutions
A new $6.2 million investment in managed aquifer recharge and related water science projects is set to expand South Australia’s toolkit for managing water scarcity, particularly in regional and remote
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First audit puts NSW groundwater plans under scrutiny
The first audit of a New South Wales Water Resource Plan has put groundwater management in the spotlight, with findings that not all commitments have been met in the Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium.
The
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Tracking groundwater change: OGIA releases Surat assessment
A new scientific assessment has revealed how coal seam gas and coal mining activities continue to influence groundwater behaviour in Queensland’s Surat and southern Bowen basins. The Surat Underground
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Boundary Creek recovery shows positive groundwater gains
Barwon Water’s long-term remediation efforts are showing strong results, with groundwater and ecological conditions improving across Boundary Creek and Big Swamp.
The utility’s latest Remediation and
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Exmouth groundwater allocation ensures regional water security
A scientific review of Exmouth’s groundwater allocation has secured the area’s water resources, ensuring that areas of significant cultural and ecological value are also better protected.
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Concern for groundwater management
New research from the University of Western Australia has highlighted the impact of the 2023-24 summer’s extreme heat and drought on Perth’s ecosystems and groundwater management processes.
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Rising temperatures may impact groundwater quality
Hidden threat of coastal groundwater now illuminated
As sea levels rise, coastal groundwater is lifted closer to the ground surface, becoming saltier and more corrosive.
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Groundwater’s role in ecosystem sustainability reassessed
Until now, groundwater – a critical water resource around the globe, especially in dry regions – has been largely unstudied in its importance and role in sustaining ecosystems.
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Stead Park even greener thanks to Barwon Water and partners
Barwon Water, the City of Greater Geelong and Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery are excited to announce the completion of a recycled water project. The project will help keep Stead Park and its sporting fields green year-round.
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