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October 2025
My favourite time on the VicWater calendar each year is our Annual Conference, which took place last month at Park Hyatt Melbourne with over 200 delegates in attendance.
October 2025
Carbon Offsets Project
September has been a busy month for the Carbon Offsets project with three major achievements having been made.
October 2025
Last month I had the pleasure of facilitating a panel at the VicWater Annual Conference on the very broad topic of Innovating the Customer Experience. My first thought was, “I know nothing about customer experience!” but I promptly said yes anyway, because being out of my comfort zone is something I have been trying on…
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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New flood levee helps protect Wodonga’s water supply
North East Water has completed a major flood protection project that strengthens the security of Wodonga’s water supply in the face of extreme weather events. A [...]
Barwon Water hits the road with next generation vehicle
Barwon Water has taken the keys to Victoria’s first hydrogen-powered prime mover, as part of a wider plan to cut its operational emissions and strengthen the [...]
SRW has achieved net zero emissions for the 2024/25 financial year
Southern Rural Water are proud to have achieved net zero emissions for the 2024/25 financial year. A major milestone in their ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability [...]
Request for Nominations – WIOA Victorian Advisory Committee Nominations
Request for Nominations - WIOA Victorian Advisory Committee Nominations close Friday 11th July 2025 WIOA State / Territory Advisory Committee members consist of dedicated industry volunteers. The [...]
Leap forward for Nhill Renewable Energy Facility
Construction of a new solar farm and battery at Nhill is now complete and has successfully connected to the electricity grid – supplying cheap renewable energy to [...]
IWN Members Conference 2025 – Keynote & Dinner Speaker Confirmed!
We’re excited to announce we have officially launched the IWN Members Conference, taking place on 28 July 2025 at the State Library in Melbourne. Take a look at [...]
Melbourne Water, Greater Western Water collaborate to save endangered Yarra Pygmy Perch
Melbourne Water and Greater Western Water have successfully completed a joint operation to refill a section of Deep Creek in the Macedon Ranges, aiming to save [...]
Annual Conference 2025 – Registrations now open!
VicWater is proud to launch our 2025 Annual Conference: Future-Ready: Innovation, Optimism and Opportunity This year’s conference theme encapsulates the spirit of transformation and resilience in the [...]
Gippsland Water trials technology to boost efficiency
Gippsland Water has launched an innovative nanobubble oxygenation trial at the Neerim South wastewater treatment plant. Funded by a $50,000 prize from the Victorian Water Minister’s Climate [...]
Last chance to register! Thought Leadership Seminar – 15 May 2025
Last chance to register for the Thought Leadership Seminar on 15 May. Key Details MASTERING UNCERTAINTY - Modern Risk Management for a [...]
New leader for Wannon Water announced
Steven Waterhouse will become Wannon Water’s new Managing Director. Chair Helen Scarborough announced the appointment on 8 April, saying the Board had agreed that Mr Waterhouse [...]
Yarra Valley Water Board announces new Managing Director
The Yarra Valley Water Board was delighted to announce the appointment of Natalie Foeng as its next Managing Director, following an extensive recruitment process. Ms Foeng [...]


