Water > Management

Experts gather to solve global water challenges

10 October, 2016

The University of Queensland's leadership on water solutions will be heard by 3500 global delegates at the World Water Congress and Exhibition this week.


Water experts will soon flood to Brisbane

29 September, 2016

More than 5000 water experts, industry professionals and political leaders from over 100 countries will come together at the IWA (International Water Association) World Water Congress & Exhibition.


Clean beaches have provided $2 billion in social value for Sydneysiders

15 September, 2016

A study that assessed both the economic and social value generated from the Sydney Water's Deep Ocean Outfalls has revealed some interesting results.


Quenching industry's thirst: sustainable water and energy solutions make good business sense

08 September, 2016 by James Currie*

Establishing corporate management practices with a focus on water stewardship is critical. Risk from having too much or too little water is now a boardroom issue.


Setting the context: how Hong Kong embraced water-sensitive urban design

08 September, 2016 by Peter Hillis, Technical Director – Water Treatment

Context is everything. It can mean the difference between a successful project and one that fails to innovate. For early adopters of water-sensitive urban design, establishing context is paramount.


How irrigators increase water security

09 August, 2016

Over the past five years, Waterfind has identified a shift in the way that irrigators manage their water assets through the trade of permanent and temporary water.


What do you know about your water supply?

21 July, 2016

The Australian Water Association and Arup have launched the Australian Water Survey to investigate and compare attitudes to water use and security among water industry professionals and the Australian community.


Water scarcity a key focus of upcoming conference

13 July, 2016

As part of the World Water Congress & Exhibition, the IWA and the Australian Water Partnership will convene government and business leaders, NGOs, scientists and international organisations to the global Water Scarcity and Drought Summit.


Leak detection — a dam good idea

16 June, 2016 by Andrew Spence

Preventing liquid wastes polluting the surrounding area is one of the environmental concerns facing the mining industry. Now, a South Australian company has developed a device for detecting leaks in holding ponds that may help with this concern. The device could also have applications for holding ponds in the wastewater, agriculture and wine industries.


WaterGroup Water Management Service

01 June, 2016

WaterGroup's Water Management Service is suitable for people who want to save water but don't have the time. The service comprises submetering and smart metering, water management and active follow-up on leaks and abnormal consumption.


How sustainable are the world's urban water cities?

19 May, 2016

Sydney and Melbourne have been declared the eighth and 11th most sustainable urban water cities in the world, according to the Sustainable Cities Water Index.


ISO calls for better water for better jobs

29 March, 2016

As part of World Water Day on 22 March, ISO called for an improvement in water quality in order to protect the 1.5 billion people employed in water-related sectors.


Irrigation Australia early-bird rates closing soon

24 March, 2016

With a growing list of speakers, a large display of products and an early-bird discount in place until 1 April, there are plenty of reasons for irrigation professionals to register for the 2016 Irrigation Australia International Conference and Exhibition.


Environmental protection — a luxury most nations cannot afford

10 March, 2016 by Adrian Minshull, Director, Hydroflux Group

Adrian Minshull from Hydroflux Group shares his thoughts on what he thinks water professionals can do to help.


Registrations open for international irrigation conference

22 February, 2016

The 2016 Irrigation Australia International Conference and Exhibition will take place from 24–26 May at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.


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