Water and wastewater ‘services’ that the environment has long provided to the global water industry for free are in decline, and need to be replaced by paid-for alternatives. This fundamental shift underpins recent increases in water investment, and means water [...]
Celebrating excellence in innovation The 2026 conference theme, Celebrating Excellence in Innovation, focuses on recognising outstanding projects that demonstrate innovation in action across the water sector. The conference will showcase practical solutions, strong collaboration, and real-world impact — highlighting how ideas [...]
For many Australians approaching or entering retirement, one of the biggest decisions is what to do with their super. It can be tempting to withdraw your balance and move it into other investments, like a term deposit, a standard bank [...]
Hot Topic Webinar | Scaled stormwater strategies for healthy streams How do we right‑size stormwater responses to protect and restore stream health—without over‑ or under‑engineering solutions? Join leading researchers and practitioners in this Clearwater webinar on 7 May 2026, as they explore practical, scalable stormwater strategies that better [...]
GWMWater recently announced the winner and honourable mentions of their 2026 Community Photo Competition. Julia Pearse took out first place, with her stunning image captured at Wooroonook Lakes, depicting children ready to jump off an inflatable platform. Julia has won [...]
Greater Western Water (GWW) is celebrating the success of the Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP), which is helping schools across our region save water, money, and educate the next generation about the value of this vital resource. In 2025 alone, [...]
South East Water recently welcomed 17 Bangladesh water management, social science, finance, economic and public health fellows to Aquarevo House in Lyndhurst, highlighting Australia’s leadership and excellence in both rainwater harvesting and recycled water. The visit showcased Aquarevo, South East [...]
Stage two of Central Highlands Water's Creswick Rising Main replacement began in January, with important protections in place for the resident Growling Grass Frog population at an existing evaporation lagoon, which was previously part of the decommissioned Creswick Wastewater Treatment [...]
On 17 February, Melbourne Water staged an Industry Partner Showcase onsite at its Melbourne office. The event included representatives from the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA), the Australian Water Association (AWA), VicWater and Intelligent Water Networks (IWN), Water Research [...]
There’s a lot of choice when it comes to super funds and the type of fund you’re invested in can affect things like the fees you’ll pay or the investment choices you have – which can impact your retirement savings. [...]