The Bellingen Shire is one step closer to accessing modern, environmentally sustainable wastewater services, with the first stage of a major $38 million sewerage upgrade now complete. The Bellingen sewerage
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New Zealand water reform tests resilience and community trust
Water runs deeper than pipes and treatment plants in Aotearoa New Zealand. It carries memory, culture, and the weight of political choice. In recent years, water reform has become one of the country’s
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New options identified to secure Lorne water supply
Barwon Water has identified three potential options to support the Lorne water supply as the town prepares for a hotter, drier long-term future. While storage remains stable, the utility said that future
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Honouring the post-war heritage of South Para Reservoir
SA Water has unveiled a new commemorative sign at South Para Reservoir, honouring the Twenty House Site and the workers and families who lived there during the reservoir’s construction. The event brought
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New pump stations boost long-term Cobar water security
Construction has begun on two landmark pump stations that will strengthen Cobar water security and modernise one of western NSW’s most critical water supply systems. The $49 million project will replace
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New Shepparton flood barrier to protect water supply
Goulburn Valley Water will construct a permanent flood barrier at the Shepparton Water Treatment Plant to strengthen water security as the region faces more frequent and severe flooding.
The $4.08 million
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Can AI make wastewater treatment modelling code-free?
Modelling is the beating heart of modern wastewater treatment, but until now, it’s been locked behind programming skills and costly software. That’s changing with SIMPO, an online platform that lets
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New Otways water treatment plant strengthens regional supply
The Otways region has reached a significant milestone with the completion of a new 10 million dollar water treatment plant in Gellibrand. The upgrade delivers improved water security and supports long-term
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Economic outlook 2025: risks, resilience and renewal
Economist Phin Ziebell has built a reputation at VicWater conferences for blending sharp analysis with wry humour. His 2025 presentation was no exception, mixing sobering warnings about the global economy
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Women in water rise through Gippsland STEM internships
Gippsland Water has welcomed a record number of women into STEM roles through its 2025–26 summer internship program. The growing presence of women in water STEM fields reflects a positive shift in participation
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Mobile water treatment keeps mining operations running
Mining operators continue to face complex water challenges driven by variable quality, remote locations and tightening environmental expectations. Mobile water treatment systems are emerging as a practical
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