If environmental flows define the boundary and urban hydrology defines the stress points, then Canberra’s next water source defines the horizon.
The ACT water security strategy makes clear that while
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Designing stormwater systems for a less predictable climate
Stormwater infrastructure has always sat at the intersection of engineering, environmental protection and public safety. What has changed is the level of uncertainty those systems are now expected to absorb.
Across
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Water Act review begins as First Nations water progress reported
The Federal Government has appointed an independent reviewer to examine Australia’s Water Act as new reporting highlights progress in strengthening First Nations participation in Murray–Darling Basin
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Nature based water solutions: resilience or reliability risk?
Floodplains are being reconnected. Wetlands are being restored. Urban catchments are incorporating green corridors and permeable surfaces.
Nature-based water solutions are no longer peripheral sustainability
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Water wise gardening tips as dry conditions persist in Melbourne
Melbourne households are being encouraged to rethink how they water and care for their gardens as dry conditions continue into early autumn across Victoria.
Yarra Valley Water says the period immediately
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Pilbara desalination plant expansion to double Dampier capacity
The Western Australian Government will invest $606 million to double the capacity of the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant (DSDP), a move aimed at strengthening long-term water security for communities
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Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority legislation introduced
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation to establish the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority, creating a dedicated body to manage waterways and marine infrastructure across one of the state’s
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Iran water crisis exposes a system pushed beyond its limits
Iran’s water crisis is often framed as a story of drought, climate change and geography. While those forces matter, they obscure a more uncomfortable reality. The country is grappling with a long-running
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No-Dig Down Under heads to Adelaide in 2027
No-Dig Down Under is excited to announce its return in 2027, with the Southern Hemisphere’s flagship trenchless technology event set to take place on 23–24 June 2027 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Following
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WSAA members focus on data centres and resilience
Water Services Association of Australia members convened in Melbourne on 18 February for their first meeting of 2026, with discussions spanning data centre water demand, customer perceptions and sector
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SWAN sets out smart water strategic direction
The Smart Water Networks (SWAN) Forum has unveiled its 2026–2030 strategic plan, positioning the organisation to guide the water sector through the next phase of digital transformation.
As utilities
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