Western Australia has released a new State Planning Policy for water, signalling a significant shift in how water resources, infrastructure and climate risk are considered in land-use planning and development
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WA water project investment delivers record boost for local industry
Western Australia has recorded its largest year of infrastructure spending through Water Corporation, with $1.59 billion in contracts awarded to local businesses in 2024–25. The milestone reflects how
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New WA EPA Deputy Chair boosts environmental governance
Western Australia has appointed Jane Bennett as the new Deputy Chair of the Environmental Protection Authority, marking a significant leadership transition for the state’s environmental regulator. The
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Funding boost to lift regional WA’s community water resilience
Regional and remote communities across Western Australia are set to benefit from nearly $1 million in new water infrastructure funding, as the Albanese and Cook governments partner on the latest round
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Waterwise Perth plan wins major award for climate resilience
The Waterwise Perth Action Plan 2 has been recognised with the Organisational Excellence Award at the 2025 Western Australian Water Awards, underscoring a collaborative effort to build climate-resilient
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Schools in Albany take the lead on waterwise conservation
Seven Albany schools are set to save 2.6 million litres of drinking water each year, the equivalent of 62 backyard swimming pools, through a Cook Government initiative helping regional communities become
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WA celebrates 25 years of sustainable water innovation
A pioneering research and development program that has shaped Western Australia’s approach to sustainable water management is celebrating 25 years of innovation.
Since its inception, Water Corporation’s
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River restoration brings new life to Albany’s King River
A major environmental restoration project is now underway along Albany’s King River Warracoolyup, with works set to transform almost 10 kilometres of streambank vegetation and improve the health of local
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Waterwise grants help councils save groundwater
Local councils across Perth are reducing groundwater use and creating cooler, greener public spaces through the Western Australian Government’s Waterwise grants program. The initiative, now at its halfway
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WA households urged to save with new Waterwise offers
Households across Western Australia are being encouraged to take advantage of new Waterwise offers designed to reduce bills and stretch drinking water supplies as summer approaches.
Available to customers
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Albany wastewater network upgraded
A $17.2 million project to upgrade Albany’s wastewater network, ensuring the region has reliable wastewater services, is now complete.
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