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Inaugural Women in Water event held in Victoria

03 April, 2017

Victoria's water sector is embracing gender diversity with the inaugural Women in Water event, held recently in Traralgon and attended by over 150 women from across the local industry.


Embrace innovation at Ozwater'17

17 March, 2017

The Australian Water Association's international water conference and trade exhibition, Ozwater, will be held from 16–18 May at ICC Sydney.


Mental mind shift for sustainable water

08 November, 2016

The water industry has an opportunity to do more for sustainable growth using technology that is already currently available.


Climate change tool for coastal communities

02 September, 2016

The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility has launched the beta version of CoastAdapt, a climate risk management framework for Australian coastal communities.


World Water Week opens in Stockholm

30 August, 2016

Around 3000 people from over 120 countries are meeting in Stockholm this week for the 26th annual World Water Week, organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute.


Golden building with smart technology that responds to the environment

04 July, 2016

Completed in June this year, 200 George Street is one of Australia's first so-called 'smart buildings'.


Sydney Water committed to sustainable energy projects

21 March, 2016 by Philip Woods, Energy Manager and Peter Anders, Contract Services Manager, Sydney Water

Along with the provision of world-class water and wastewater services, protection of the health of our customers and protection of the environment are part of Sydney Water's core values.


Fluid solutions for liveable cities

16 March, 2016 by Dr Ryan Signor*

Around the world, we are seeking ways to deliver cities that are liveable and sustainable. Water is at the heart of this quest.


Attention water innovators!

04 March, 2016

Back for the second year in a row, the national Water Innovation Forum and Expo is a leading platform for water innovators.


The water-energy-food nexus

09 February, 2016

Increasing output while reducing consumption of water is challenging the beverage and brewing industries.


CEO Insights: Jonathan McKeown, Chief Executive, Australian Water Association

12 January, 2016

Jonathan McKeown, Chief Executive of Australian Water Association, discusses trends, challenges and impacts on the water industry for the year ahead.


Water infrastructure projects support Melbourne's northern suburbs

29 October, 2015

Lisa Neville has announced two landmark projects in Melbourne's northern suburbs that will help support the growing communities in the area.


WGV will be a Waterwise Development

21 October, 2015

The WGV at White Gum Valley residential development has been recognised for its innovative water-saving initiatives, earning the Water Corporation's Waterwise Development endorsement.


Cotton, irrigators support water portfolio shift

21 September, 2015

Australia's cotton industry has welcomed news that federal responsibility for water has passed from the environment portfolio to the Department of Agriculture and its minister, Barnaby Joyce.


What do you know about your water supply?

28 July, 2015

The 2015 Australian Water Survey asks respondents what they think and know about water in Australia. The information provided will assist in engaging and empowering communities to help make sure that water is readily available and protected in the future.


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