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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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Water industry partnership to reduce carbon emissions
Southern Rural Water and Wannon Water have joined forces to reduce carbon emissions in the Victorian water industry. Under the partnership agreement, Wannon Water will trade 3,000 Australian Carbon Credit Units [...]
Yarra Valley Water launches one of Australia’s first recycled water offset programs
Yarra Valley Water is partnering with major infrastructure delivery organisations to reduce the impact of using drinking water in construction through a new water offset program. A pilot is [...]
Barwon Water commits more than $350,000 to Moorabool catchment restoration program
Barwon Water has committed $353,600 to support the Moorabool Catchment Restoration Program (MCRP), a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing water quality and riverside vegetation within the Moorabool River catchment. [...]
Major upgrade completed to secure inner-city water supply
Works to replace a 146-year-old water main to help future-proof water supply for Carlton, North Melbourne and Melbourne CBD have been completed. Greater Western Water (GWW) installed the 3.5km [...]
South East Water grants flow to communities
South East Water is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Community Grants program, with $140,000 awarded to 22 community groups across Melbourne’s south-east. Minister for Water, Harriet [...]
Stratford water tower to celebrate Gunaikurnai artwork
An artist’s impression of what the Stratford water tower artwork could look like. Gippsland Water has collaborated with local Gunnai artist Alice Pepper to turn [...]
IWA Plenary Session & SIG Meetings – July 2024
Save the date for the Plenary Session and SIG Meetings this July. Thursday 18 July - online Plenary Session - 9:00am - 9:45am SIG Meetings - 10am [...]
VicWater Annual Conference 2024 – Day 1 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 to [...]
IWN Conference: Registration and attendance free for IWN members!
Join IWN to hear about all the exciting innovative trials and new opportunities that have been in the works. You will enjoy networking with industry thought leaders and be a [...]
Special film night and precinct walk to honour Reconciliation Week
Barwon Water was proud to participate in National Reconciliation Week 2024, themed "Now More Than Ever," with a series of events designed to educate and engage the community on [...]
First Nations appointment to North East Water board
North East Water is proud to announce the appointment of Taungurung man Shayne Rodgers as an independent Aboriginal delegate of the Corporation’s Board of directors. Mr Rodgers is North [...]
Yarra Valley Water donate emergency response equipment
Yarra Valley Water has donated 26 silt bags, worth $1000, to the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Heidelberg Unit. Yarra Valley Water Acting General Manager Distribution Services Kristen Knight [...]









