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May 2026
The emergence of new so-called ‘hyperscale’ data centres continues to be a hot topic in the media, and water use has become a central sustainability challenge. This was a key theme at the Melbourne Cloud & Datacentre Convention in April, where I represented the water sector in a panel discussion on ‘AI, Data Centres and The Water Crisis’.
May 2026
Pyroco MK2 – end of an era, beginning of the next
After six years of pilot-scale trials, one of Australia’s leading biosolids-to-biochar projects is entering an exciting new phase. Developed by RMIT University in partnership with South East Water and Roundhill Engineering, Pyroco converts biosolids and organics into high-value biochar while destroying contaminants of concern including PFAS, microplastics and pharmaceuticals.
May 2026
Strengthening Adaptation Capability Across Victoria’s Water Corporations Program
Since its meeting in March the Program working group has agreed on progressing Recommendation 1.5 from the Nation Partners report (standardised risk assessment methodology).
May 2026
I am a strong believer that gender equality is not a luxury and not just a women’s issue, so when the opportunity arose to attend the Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Melbourne, I jumped at the chance!
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