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April 2025
VicWater is a long-time sponsor of the Operator of the Year Award at the WIOA Vic Conference, and last week I had the pleasure of presenting this year’s award to Ben Evans, Waste Recycling Plant Lead Operator at South East Water. Ben has spent his entire career in the Victorian water sector, starting as a trainee with Pakenham Water Board in 1988.
April 2025
Carbon Offsets Project – The Project Oversight Committee held its first meeting on 17 April. At this meeting the committee was provided with an update on the project as well as the tasks required to enable the establishment of the SPV.
April 2025
Every morning, I make a cup of coffee then take some time to sit and read the news headlines. Sometimes, it leads to a quiet moment of reflection, other times it feels like it leads to incredulity from the ludicrous things that appear to have happened overnight.
AApril 2025
Hi Everyone! Welcome to the April IWN update.
We have a heap of news to share this month, new trials, new partnership opportunities, a launch and some trials concluding with outstanding results. Just click on the story of interest in the links at the end of my intro.
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Gippsland Water looking to the future
Gippsland Water is looking to the future, with the release of its 2050 Vision which explores future pathways for the organisation. The 2050 Vision is a public [...]
Yarra Valley Water shines at the 2023 Australian Service Excellence Awards
Yarra Valley Water celebrated multiple honours at the 2023 Australian Service Excellence awards (ASEA). The ASEAs acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by both individuals and leading organisations [...]
Turning sewerage waste into organic compost
In a first for East Gippsland Water and as part of our commitment to environmental sustainability, we have entered into a contract with Gippsland Regional Organics to [...]
Helping the community stay on track with finances
Community members in Cardinia Shire, Casey, Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula can access free help to manage their finances thanks in part to a community grant from [...]
Prioritise your long-term financial security: Super tips for women
When you're in the early years of your career, it's easy to overlook the importance of superannuation. After all, retirement can seem a lifetime away, and your [...]
VicWater join the walk against family violence
VicWater staff joined with members of the Victorian water sector and the wider community to participate in the Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 24 November. This [...]
Water Industry Careers Campaign
Through a collaborative process, Water Services Association Australia (WSAA), the Australian Water Association and association members have developed a bold, unifying and compelling campaign to promote careers in [...]
Insight: Executive leadership for women in water
VicWater is thrilled to have taken on the Insight: Executive leadership for women in water program for the 2024 cohort. This program is aimed for women at [...]
Locals encouraged to prepare for bushfire season
With a warmer than usual summer predicted, Gippsland Water is encouraging people to prepare for bushfires. Managing director Sarah Cumming advised customers to include an alternative water [...]
Local children’s artwork celebrating water goes on exhibition
Barwon Water is excited to have joined forces with Geelong Gallery to exhibit the artworks of talented local children who entered the 2023 National Water Week Poster [...]
Sparking conversation and supporting mental health
October was Safe Work and National Mental Health Month and Central Highlands Water (CHW) was throwing its support behind social impact workwear brand, TradeMutt. TradeMutt’s vibrant workwear, [...]
Growing a greener west at Werribee’s Woody Meadow
Greater Western Water’s Werribee Recycled Water Plant is the latest site to benefit from the beauty of a Woody Meadow planting, as part of a University of [...]


