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September 2026
Regular readers of the VicWater Update will know that in my role I’m often invited to be the “water speaker” at different events, which I regard as an important part of VicWater’s remit to promote Victoria’s water sector and the public value we deliver.
September 2026
It’s been another month packed with workshops, trials, opportunities and momentum across our members. We kicked things off with a full-day Fire Resilience Workshop, bringing together water corporations, researchers, and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners
September 2026
August was a quiet month for me as I was on holiday in the Northern Territory for half of it. However, it was not a water sector free holiday, with a friend introducing me to some of the safety issues he faces in the Top End.
September 2026
Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a Leadership Summit, hosted by Business in Heels which brought together women from across climate, technology, energy and engineering to discuss leadership and career development.
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