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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]