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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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Community partnership continues for 2025 Ballarat Begonia Festival
Central Highlands Water (CHW) will continue as community partner at this year’s Ballarat Begonia Festival, a long-standing partnership spanning over 25 years with the City of [...]
Gippsland Water welcomes fresh perspectives with independent Aboriginal Board delegates
Gippsland Water has welcomed Glenn Pellegrin to its Board as an Independent Aboriginal Delegate and Laurie Marks as Board Committee independent Aboriginal delegate. Managing director Sarah [...]
Protecting public health with over 70,000 water quality tests a year
Yarra Valley Water has released its Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2023-24 which highlights rigorous testing with over 70,000 water quality tests – an average of [...]
The value of getting advice
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Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge – Reflections and looking ahead to 2025
As we enter 2025, we take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of the 2023 and 2024 Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge and look ahead to [...]
Welcoming Kessia Thomson and Liz Rowland to the IWN Executive
We are delighted to introduce Kessia Thomson and Liz Rowland, who joined the IWN Executive in 2024. Both bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and a passion [...]
Victor Perton – IWN Ambassador for Optimism
We’re thrilled to welcome Victor Perton as our new ambassador at IWN! Known as "That Optimism Man," Victor is a passionate champion of optimism and a global [...]
Get to know Izzy – New Deputy Program Director
Isobel Decru joined IWN as Deputy Program Director in September 2024, bringing a broad range of experience and a fresh perspective to the role. Isobel is excited [...]
How often should I check my super account?
It's recommended to review your superannuation multiple times a year, and the start of a new year can be a great time for you to do so. So where [...]
Empowering Diversity and Inclusion: Mentoring Program to Foster Workplace Equality
The VicWater Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee is thrilled to share that the Australian Water Association (AWA) is connecting diverse talents with experienced mentors, providing guidance, support, [...]
2025 WIOA Victorian Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition
WIOA are gearing up for the 2025 Victorian Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition, set to take place over two days in Bendigo on the 2-3 April. [...]
Annual Conference 2025 – Save the date!
Save the date for the VicWater Annual Conference, which will take place from 9 - 11 September 2025 at the Park Hyatt Melbourne. We will be launching [...]









