Don't ignore groundwater, scientists say
10 March, 2015Water scientists have called on the federal government not to overlook Australia's vast reserves of underground fresh water in developing a new national water policy.
$130 million upgrade for Brisbane's oldest sewer
06 February, 2015Queensland Urban Utilities has announced that Brisbane's oldest sewer pipe will receive a $130 million upgrade in one of the most unique sewer projects ever undertaken in Australia.
Australian water delegates in India
12 January, 2015Australia Business Week in India (ABWI), being held this week from 12-15 January, has seen over 45 Australian water industry delegates travel to major Indian cities to share their knowledge and technology solutions in water and wastewater management.
Trility further expands its Australian footprint
22 December, 2014Trility has entered into a purchase agreement with Water Infrastructure Group to acquire the operating and maintenance contracts of its operations business.
GHD produced water seminar being held today
13 November, 2014Professional services company GHD is holding its Produced Water Management Seminar today at the Perth Convention Centre. The seminar will focus on the treatment and management of water produced during extraction of oil and gas.
Water utilities invest in Smart WaterMark
12 September, 2014Water utilities are investing in Smart WaterMark, Australia's water conservation label, through a Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) subscription program.
Report outlines the future of urban water
02 September, 2014Arup and Sydney Water have launched the report 'The Future of Urban Water: Water Utilities in 2040'. The study draws on a range of future scenarios in mapping how water supply in Sydney and other major cities could look in 25 years.
Funding boost for Queensland irrigation research
16 July, 2014The National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture (NCEA), based at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), has received a funding boost of $89,190 from the Queensland Department of Natural Resources & Mines.
Blueprint for Regional Water Productivity launched
11 June, 2014A national water-management blueprint was launched at the University of Melbourne today by Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt. The Blueprint for Regional Water Productivity aims to position Australia as a world leader in water resource management, with improved water productivity and increased export incomes.
Grundfos and PUB sign MoU
04 June, 2014Pump manufacturer Grundfos has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore's national water agency, PUB, to jointly collaborate on the development of water technologies and solutions.
Research supports underground dams
03 June, 2014Research conducted by the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training has found there is good potential to store water underground during time of flood for use in time of drought.
How water contributes to liveable cities
21 May, 2014 by Adam Lovell*Liveability is now part of the Australian vernacular. Every few months we hear news that Australian cities are topping international tables on liveability. But what does it mean to live in a liveable city? And while we think water is critical in having liveable cities - what does that mean?
Waterfind launches Australian Water Tender
12 May, 2014Water market specialist Waterfind has launched the Australian Water Tender (AWT), a scheme which provides irrigators with access to an additional water supply.
Proposition for a national water bank
12 May, 2014Professor Craig Simmons has proposed the development of a national water bank - a vast monitored network of 'underground dams' to help Australia avoid water shortages for centuries to come.
Nutrients offset water pilot project
05 May, 2014A pilot project funded by Queensland Urban Utilities will not only have big environmental benefits but will also demonstrate a way to help moderate water prices.
