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February 2026
Welcome to our first VicWater Update for 2026! For me, joining VicWater COO Tara Daniel and water industry colleagues at the Midsumma Pride March on Sunday 1 February was a great way to start the year.
February 2026
I hope that everyone had a restful and enjoyable festive season. It has been a quiet start to the year so far, but indications are that the rest of 2026 will be anything but quiet.
February 2026
Happy New Year! Although some time has passed, I really wanted to take the time to highlight the WaterAble celebration for International Day for People with Disability, held on 3 December 2025…
February 2026
Hi and welcome to the IWN February Update. We’re only just into February, and already there’s been plenty happening across the IWN community. As we wrap up some major milestones from late last year and look ahead to what’s coming, here’s a snapshot of recent highlights and how you can get involved.
Recent Posts
- Annual Conference 2026 – Save the date and Sponsorship Opportunities
- Upcoming WIOA Conference & Development Opportunities
- Make sure you register for the Director Development Forum 2026
- Applications are OPEN for the 2026/2027 Peter Cullen Trust Leadership Programs
- New funding available to tackle litter through Melbourne Water
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Annual Conference 2026 – Save the date and Sponsorship Opportunities
The 2026 VicWater Annual Conference will take place Tuesday 8 - Thursday 10 September at the RACV City Club, Melbourne. We'd like to thank Vision Super for [...]
Upcoming WIOA Conference & Development Opportunities
WIOA are gearing up for the 2026 Victorian Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition, returning to Bendigo for two full days on 25–26 March 2026. The event offers attendees [...]
Make sure you register for the Director Development Forum 2026
We are still taking registrations for the 2026 Director Development Forum, taking place on Wednesday 18 March. VicWater, in partnership with the Department of Energy, Environment and [...]
Applications are OPEN for the 2026/2027 Peter Cullen Trust Leadership Programs
Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Peter Cullen Trust Leadership Programs. The Peter Cullen Trust’s purpose is to foster courageous leadership to tackle big challenges in [...]
New funding available to tackle litter through Melbourne Water
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 [...]
Upgrade at Mount Martha Water Recycling Plant passes halfway mark
South East Water’s major upgrade at Mount Martha Water Recycling Plant has passed a key milestone towards delivering a more resilient and sustainable wastewater service for [...]
Clearwater Training – February & March 2026
Clearwater’s in-demand training Understanding and Applying Victoria’s Stormwater Planning Requirements is running online this month. Places are filling up quickly so be sure to secure your spot. [...]
New sewer main set to service Warragul for years to come
Gippsland Water has completed the construction of a major sewer main upgrade in Warragul’s north-east, supporting the town’s continued growth. The new 1.5-kilometre sewer main increases capacity to improve service reliability and to meet the needs [...]
Your guide to preparing for retirement
Some people can’t wait to retire, while for others, closing the door on working life can be challenging. You may not always get to choose when [...]
Director Development Forum 2026 – Registrations Open
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Director Development Forum. VicWater, in partnership with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and Vic Catchments will host [...]
IWN Circular Economy Gas Stream attend the Victorian Bioenergy Conference
The IWN Circular Economy Gas Stream recently attended the Victorian Bioenergy Conference, which was held on 12 & 13 November in Wodonga. The conference hosted over [...]
Webinar Invitation: Flood & Stormwater: Risk Management & Mitigation
Maddocks, in partnership with VicWater are pleased to invite Victorian Water Corporations to a complimentary webinar on Flood & Stormwater: Risk Management & Mitigation Flood and stormwater risks [...]









