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July 2026 VicWater Update
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July 2026
This week is NAIDOC Week and I know many of our members will be running events and activities as part of our sector’s ongoing commitment to working in partnership with Traditional Owners…
July 2026
IWN was delighted to award Sofia Viana Lopez the IWN Water Innovation Award for Level 3 Water Engineering at Monash University recently.
July 2026
The 2026 Census is coming, and how our workforce describes what they do will directly shape how the water sector is represented in national data.
July 2026
The strength of our sector is reflected in its people and the relationships they build, which really supports their collective impact. Some updates on recent activities are below…
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WIOA appoints new CEO
The Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA), is delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Barnett as their new Chief Executive Officer. Dean commences in this [...]
Yarra Valley Water recognised for its Hybrid Work Strategy
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Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge
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Wadawurrung Traditional Owners secure funding
The Victorian Government has granted Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation nearly $450,000 for works at Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk, the site of Barwon Water’s former Bellarine Basin, [...]
Successful operation of Wy Yung water tank paves the way for liner replacement works
Over the past few weeks, East Gippsland Water has been testing the operation of the new 36ML concrete water storage tank at our Wy Yung water storage [...]
Environmental Sensitivity Map
On World Environment Day (5 June), South East Water was proud to announce the development of an innovative tool created to identify environmental sensitivities to proactively protect [...]
IWA Plenary Session & SIG Meetings – July 2023
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Thinking about retirement?
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WIOA – VIC Interest Day in Melton
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Flow on effects for SRW’s new pipeline
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Yarra Valley Water to expand EV chargers by over 50%
Yarra Valley Water has announced plans to expand the number of electric vehicle (EV) chargers by more than 50 per cent at its head office in Mitcham. [...]









