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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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New basin under construction to secure water supply
Construction is underway on a new 50-megalitre treated water basin at Gippsland Water’s Clarkes Road site. Gippsland Water recently awarded an $8.3M contract for the construction [...]
Growing Geelong’s recycled water network
A university campus will be irrigated with 100 million litres of recycled water each year, under an extension of Geelong’s recycled water network. Works are underway [...]
More trees for more schools in 2025
Greater Western Water (GWW) has delivered 3,552 trees to 89 schools in partnership with the Victorian Government, through the More Trees for a Cooler Greener West [...]
Annual Conference 2025 – Spotlight on – Circular Economy Interactive Session
Spotlight on Circular Economy Interactive Session: Designing Out Waste Together We’re taking ‘better together’ to the next level in this interactive session led by circular advocate Jodie Bricout [...]
IWN Members Conference Dinner 2025
We are excited to introduce an all new format for the IWN Conference Dinner! This year’s Conference Dinner is open to ALL conference attendees, providing the opportunity to [...]
Greater Western Water’s grants to support 28 community groups to thrive
Greater Western Water's (GWW) Thriving Communities Grants and Sponsorship program is supporting 28 community groups to help make community projects, events and activities happen in 2025/26. [...]
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 [...]









