groundwater
23 November 2012
There remains some unfinished business if the community is to be assured that the problem is solved and sustainable management of the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin is guaranteed, writes Richard Kingsford.
04 June 2012
Iron nanoparticles encapsulated in a rust-free polymer could help clean up groundwater contaminated with toxic chemicals, a leading water expert says.
15 May 2012
Deep cracks in fertile agricultural soils can persist underground long after they have visibly sealed on the surface, new research has revealed.
02 May 2012
While the NSW coal seam gas inquiry report identifies key risks to the protection of groundwater, several recommendations have missed the mark, a leading water expert says.
13 April 2012
More than 60 Australian scientists are calling for greater transparency with the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to ensure the river system's long-term sustainability.
21 April 2009
UNSW graduate engineer Alexandra Bennett has won recognition for a student project focused on helping drought-proof Australia's farms.
29 September 2008
Technology being developed by UNSW's Associate Professor Greg Leslie could offer new hope to drought-affected farms by allowing irrigation using salty groundwater.