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Water Corporation's Waterwise Schools program is celebrating 30 years of teaching Western Australian students about water conservation.

Celebrating 30 years of waterwise education in WA schools

Water Corporation‘s Waterwise Schools education program is celebrating a major milestone, marking 30 years of educating Western Australian students on the value of water and the importance of conservation. Read More

Chris Edwards7 days agoJuly 7, 2025

Understanding the relationship between County and water is just one part of this film screening taking place during NAIDOC Week.

Celebrate NAIDOC week with a screening about water

This year, NAIDOC Week is celebrating 50 years of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. This year’s theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,’  highlights achievements of the past and the bright future ahead. Read More

Chris EdwardsJuly 1, 2025, 10:35 amJuly 1, 2025

WSAA has urged funds for Closing the Gap and addressing shortfalls in water and sanitation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

WSAA recommends Closing the Gap for First Nations people

The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) has released a statement urging substantial and sustained investment to address critical shortfalls in water and sanitation services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Read More

Chris EdwardsApril 9, 2025, 7:53 amApril 7, 2025

The Victorian Government is seeking a wide range of community members to join the boards of water utilities as leadership figures.

New leadership sought for Victorian water utilities

The Victorian Government is seeking a wide range of community members to continue providing safe, secure, affordable water and overseeing the state’s critical water sector. Read More

Chris EdwardsMarch 21, 2025, 10:08 amMarch 21, 2025

Did you know that the Victorian Environmental Water Holder is responsible for the healthy water environment across Victoria? FInd out more.

Maintaining a healthy water environment

It was the savage millennium drought that led to the creation of the Victorian Environmental Water Holder, a unique organisation established to support the health of the state’s waterways. Read More

Chris EdwardsMarch 7, 2025, 7:46 amMarch 4, 2025

Adelaide is set to be a key player in the Asia-Pacific mining industry, driving innovations in essential minerals, sustainable energy, and water solutions during this significant event.

South Australia to be Asia-Pacific mining hub

Adelaide is set to be a key player in the Asia-Pacific mining industry, driving innovations in essential minerals, sustainable energy, and water solutions during this significant event. Read More

Chris EdwardsFebruary 24, 2025, 7:55 amJanuary 15, 2025

The Western Australian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rio Tinto to strengthen water security in the Pilbara.

New Pilbara partnership with Rio Tinto to improve water security

The Western Australian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rio Tinto to strengthen water security in the Pilbara. Read More

Chris EdwardsFebruary 6, 2025, 11:05 amFebruary 6, 2025

Funding has been allocated to help First Nations people across Australia to build climate resilience and address climate change impacts.

$15.9 million for First Nations climate resilience

The Australian Government has launched the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Climate Resilience Grant Program to build climate resilience and address climate change impacts in the region. Read More

Chris EdwardsJanuary 1, 2025, 8:53 amJanuary 7, 2025

An Aboriginal Reference Group for the Ti Tree water plan area has been established, as part of its regular five-year review.

Ti Tree Water Allocation Plan conducts five-year review

An Aboriginal Reference Group for the Ti Tree water plan area has been established. Read More

Chris EdwardsDecember 26, 2024, 8:52 amDecember 10, 2024

Streamlining trade waste management in Queensland's regional water utilities is long overdue. By cutting through the complexities, compliance can be achieved without overwhelming councils.

Streamlining the dark art of trade waste management

Streamlining trade waste management in Queensland’s regional water utilities is long overdue. By cutting through the complexities, compliance can be achieved without overwhelming councils. Read More

Chris EdwardsDecember 23, 2024, 8:46 amJanuary 6, 2025

Western Australia is an unusual state, and that brings water security challenges. Minister Simone McGurk is willing to tackle these issues.

Minister McGurk on the mission for better water security

Western Australia is an unusual state, with much of the population concentrated in a small corner. That has created many water security challenges, and Minister McGurk is willing to challenge the status quo. Read More

Chris EdwardsDecember 9, 2024, 7:39 amFebruary 12, 2025