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'Shale machine' set to crack the clay code

'Shale machine' set to crack the clay code

25 September 2013

A new analytical system developed at the UNSW Connected Waters Initiative (CWI) is now poised to tackle measuring the properties of one of the most complex kinds of rock.

Completion of the Fowlers Gap GEIF Project

Completion of the Fowlers Gap GEIF Project

27 August 2013

Arid zone rainfall monitoring facilities at the UNSW Fowlers Gap Research Station in western NSW have been upgraded and now provide rainfall, video and groundwater data feeds via the internet.

Additional funding for technical support of the GEIF

Additional funding for technical support of the GEIF

20 August 2013

The Connected Waters Initiative (CWI) has received additional funding from the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE) for the Groundwater Education Investment Fund (GEIF).

CWI team at the International Mine Water Association

CWI team at the International Mine Water Association

14 August 2013

A team from the UNSW Connected Waters Initiative (CWI) led by Dr Wendy Timms recently presented research findings in the USA as part of the 2013 Annual Conference organised by the International Mine Water Association (IMWA).

Groundwater use study aims for better regulation

Groundwater use study aims for better regulation

13 August 2013

The efficiency, metering and environmental impacts of groundwater use will be the focus of a new CWI study into groundwater regulation.

NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer releases initial report from independent review of coal seam gas activities

NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer releases initial report from independent review of coal seam gas activities

6 August 2013

The Chief Scientist & Engineer has recommended the State Government take steps to build public trust in its capacity to oversee a safe coal seam gas industry in New South Wales.

Gregoire Mariethoz awarded

Gregoire Mariethoz awarded

5 March 2013

Congratulations to Gregoire Mariethoz who has won the 2013 Andrei Borisovich Vistelius Research Award of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences.

A geostatistical approach to down-scale climate forecasts

A geostatistical approach to down-scale climate forecasts

17 February 2013

Researchers have found a new technique for generating small-scale climate models from large-scale climate models.

Crumbling bores 'jeopardise nation's water'

Crumbling bores 'jeopardise nation's water'

4 February 2013

Fifteen thousand collapsing bores - and a half-billion dollar repair bill - are endangering the future of Australia's largest and most precious resource, its groundwater.

Evolution of water regulation in New South Wales

Evolution of water regulation in New South Wales

21 December 2012

A new article published in the Australasian Journal of Natural Resources Law and Policy charts the recent history of compliance and enforcement of groundwater licences in New South Wales.

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