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Yarra Valley Water Reaches Major Digital Meter Milestone

2026-06-03T10:52:40+10:00

Yarra Valley Water has now installed over 50,000 digital water meters across its network, with customers already benefiting from improved water‑use information, as roll-out progresses across Melbourne’s northern and eastern suburbs. Building on the strong results of its trial phase, Yarra Valley [...]

Yarra Valley Water Reaches Major Digital Meter Milestone2026-06-03T10:52:40+10:00

2026 National Water Week poster competition now open

2026-05-06T10:42:16+10:00

South East Water is inviting local young Water Heroes, from kindergarten to Year 8, to create a poster for the 2026 National Water Week competition. Students can design, draw, paint or use digital media to create a poster that reflects this [...]

2026 National Water Week poster competition now open2026-05-06T10:42:16+10:00

Sewage plant upgrade to boost south west economy

2026-05-06T15:41:47+10:00

The government has supported the $85 million upgrade of Wannon Water's Warrnambool Sewage Treatment Plant so it can underpin regional growth and investment. The project was officially opened today by the Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora, representing the Minister for Water [...]

Sewage plant upgrade to boost south west economy2026-05-06T15:41:47+10:00

Gippsland Water’s new water basin build reaches major milestone

2026-05-06T15:44:30+10:00

Construction of a new 50-megalitre basin to service five towns in the Latrobe Valley has reached a major milestone, with civil works now complete. Liner and cover works have commenced at Clarkes Road, Traralgon in preparation for it to be filled with potable water. The new basin will service Traralgon, Glengarry, Toongabbie, Cowwarr and Rosedale. Once complete, it will provide additional storage capacity to help meet peak water demand during hotter, [...]

Gippsland Water’s new water basin build reaches major milestone2026-05-06T15:44:30+10:00

Hopetoun’s tap water officially top tier

2026-05-06T10:41:22+10:00

Hopetoun’s tap water has been named amongst Victoria’s best. A sample from Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water (GWMWater’s) Hopetoun Water Treatment Plant was named as one of three grand finalists at the Best Tasting Tap Water Competition in Bendigo. Water suppliers [...]

Hopetoun’s tap water officially top tier2026-05-06T10:41:22+10:00

Celebrating the best of the Grampians Wimmera Mallee region

2026-04-01T16:37:30+11:00

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 [...]

Celebrating the best of the Grampians Wimmera Mallee region2026-04-01T16:37:30+11:00

Schools saved over 100 million litres of water in 2025

2026-04-01T14:02:46+11:00

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, [...]

Schools saved over 100 million litres of water in 20252026-04-01T14:02:46+11:00

First Nations bottle honours culture, Country and collaboration

2026-03-04T13:38:06+11:00

In collaboration with the Ballarat Miners, Central Highlands Water have launched an all new First Nations water bottle ahead of the 2026 Ballarat Begonia Festival. Designed by Noongar Traditional Custodian Shakira Winmar, the design represents ‘Our Country - honouring Wadawurrung Country, where waters, ancestors and [...]

First Nations bottle honours culture, Country and collaboration2026-03-04T13:38:06+11:00

New funding available to tackle litter through Melbourne Water

2026-02-04T12:06:02+11:00

Clearwater are encouraging local communities to take action for waterways, with Melbourne Water's ‘Bin it or Bring it Home’ Litter Prevention Toolkit — a resource designed to help reduce litter and protect the health of our waterways. Launched last year, [...]

New funding available to tackle litter through Melbourne Water2026-02-04T12:06:02+11:00

Breaking barriers to employment for Afghan Hazara women

2025-12-02T16:33:59+11:00

Afghan Hazara women in Melbourne’s south-east will have new pathways to employment and community connection thanks to a grassroots culinary initiative supported by South East Water.  Casey-based Australian Afghanistan Initiative provides support to people experiencing disadvantage in Australia and overseas, [...]

Breaking barriers to employment for Afghan Hazara women2025-12-02T16:33:59+11:00
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