WaterAble has amplified the leadership of persons with disability on International Day of People with Disability on 3 December.Because of WaterAble’s leadership program, for this International Day of People with Disability, we had people with lived experience of disability who work in the water [...]
VicWater and IWN were thrilled to announce the funding recipients for the 2024 Water Minister's Climate Innovation Challenge at the awards ceremony on 5th December, recognising innovative solutions that are paving the way for a sustainable water future. Winner - South East Water [...]
Sustainable concrete alternatives reduce emissions and improve circularity Winners of the 2023 Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge – Yarra Valley Water, Barwon Water and North East Water – have released a new guide and database of low-carbon concrete alternatives that are ready for [...]
On 12th November 2024, the Intelligent Water Networks (IWN) Circular Economy Program facilitated the Circular Change Makers Tour, providing participants with the opportunity to explore practical applications of circular economy principles. The tour included visits to: Cleanaway Plastic Recovery Facility (Laverton): Showcasing advanced [...]
In October 2023, Central Highlands Water (CHW) welcomed over 100 enthusiastic locals to their Community Planting Day along the Yarrowee River. Together with members of Rotary, Friends of the Yarrowee, Mount Pleasant History Group, Friends of Canadian Corridor and Ballarat Treeworks, [...]
Water supply is no longer an issue for Warburton’s edible community garden after a financial boost from Yarra Valley Water’s Community Grants Program. Edible Warburton has received a Yarra Valley Water Community Grant for the purchase and installation of rainwater tanks [...]
Yarra Valley Water is investing over $2.6 billion as part of its five-year plan to provide essential water and sewerage services for a growing Melbourne. Victoria remains the fastest-growing state in the country with the Victorian Government’s Victoria in Future 2023 [...]
On the outskirts of the township of Riddells Creek in Macedon Ranges, a dedicated group of volunteers have for more than a decade worked to improve the health of a 5-kilometre stretch of Sandy Creek. The volunteers, who are neighbours with sections of [...]
Barwon Water’s services are being delivered by net-zero emissions electricity, with all its facilities now powered by 100 per cent renewables. In a major milestone, the organisation has reached the Victorian water sector’s aim to source all electricity from renewable sources [...]
Yarra Valley Water has been named the top-ranking water company on the prestigious Financial Times Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders list for 2024 – for the second year in a row. The list, compiled by the Financial Times and Statista, showcases the most [...]