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November 2025
Last month 135 directors commenced their appointment (or reappointment) to the boards of Victorian water corporations, CMAs and the Birrarung Council.
November 2025
Carbon Offsets Project
Proud Mary Consulting has commenced in its role as the program manager for the offsets project.
November 2025
We are now in the countdown to mince pie season, and it feels like October has passed in a blur. There has been quite a bit on, but a few key items that I am pleased to highlight…
October 2025
Hi and welcome to the IWN October Update
After a busy few weeks with the VicWater Conference, project launches and developing new opportunities, we are gearing up for some exciting events just around the corner, here’s a snapshot of what’s been happening and how you can get involved.
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EWOV Quarterly Reflect
The Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV) publishes a quarterly report highlighting insights from their caseload and broader work program. In the forthcoming issue of Reflect – EWOV identifies [...]
VicWater Annual Conference 2024 – Keynote Speaker Confirmed!
VicWater are thrilled to announce our Day 1 Keynote Speaker: Professor Tim Flannery With the environment and sustainability being the key focus areas for the 2024 Annual Conference, who better [...]
South East Water Special Event – IDAHOBIT 2024
Join South East Water for this industry collaborative online event Join in online to hear from special guest speaker Ben Brown. Ben is a Senior Relationship Manager at ACON’s [...]
Save the date to Walk for Water!
WaterAid Australia’s annual Walk for Water fundraiser will be taking place once again this October. Join teams from all around the country raising funds and awareness for WaterAid’s vital [...]
Register Now – WWDN Event – Friday 17 May
Webinar: Preventing sexual harassment: From compliance to cultural change The WWDN Committee invites you to attend our first event for 2024. We will hear from Frances Anderson and Veronica [...]
Save the date – IWN Conference -29 July 2024
Conference theme: Collaborative Transformation Transformation of the Victorian water industry requires a unified approach. Success will come from diverse stakeholders actively collaborating and working together cohesively to drive significant [...]
Russell Kennedy’s Victorian Government CPD Day June 2024
Victorian Water Sector - The Legal Issues and Challenges The Victorian water sector currently faces many complex challenges. In today’s multi-stakeholder environment, there is ongoing pressure to deliver a [...]
Strategic financial planning: maximising super contributions and retirement readiness
For many, navigating financial landscapes when nearing retirement may require a targeted approach, particularly if you’re choosing to place an emphasis on bolstering superannuation. There are many practical ways [...]
Innovative environmental mapping tool recognised at Australian Water Awards
Caption: South East Water team members with Managing Director Lara Olsen (centre) at the 2024 Australian Water Awards Ozwater Gala Dinner. South East Water has been nationally [...]
Working smarter: Barwon Water partners with Iota to accelerate water saving technology rollout
Caption: South East Water Managing Director Lara Olsen, Barwon Water Managing Director Shaun Cumming and Iota Chief Executive Officer Daniel Sullivan. Barwon Water is teaming up with [...]
Yarra Valley Water maps out climate change risks
Yarra Valley Water has unveiled a new map-based tool to show the threat climate change may have on its infrastructure in the future. The water utility has warned that [...]
Coliban Water leading the way to protect water catchments
Coliban Water is the first water corporation in Australia to adopt the Australian Water Association’s new source water protection policy. Known as the Source Water Protection Statement, it provides [...]









