A significant GMW leadership change is underway, with Managing Director Charmaine Quick announcing her intention to step down at the conclusion of her contract on 31 July 2026. After seven-and-a-half years
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New Bunbury water efficiency offers cut household bills
Bunbury households can now access a new package of rebates designed to support water conservation and reduce bills ahead of summer. Delivered through Aqwest, the Bunbury water efficiency offers give residential
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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 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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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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Hunter Water reservoirs upgraded ahead of summer demand
Hunter Water has completed a series of major upgrades across its reservoir network to improve water security ahead of the summer peak. The program strengthens the reliability of Hunter Water reservoirs
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The future of water in Australia as 2025 closes and 2026 begins
Australia’s water sector is used to managing volatility, but 2025 brought sharper contrasts than many expected. On one hand, record rainfall tested infrastructure across the east coast of Australia.
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How smarter procurement in water utilities builds better partnerships
Water policy and regulation reform drives the next era of efficiency
Global experts at the AWA/IWA Water Efficiency Conference 2025 say a new generation of policies and partnerships will determine how nations balance growth, equity and environmental protection.
Water regulation
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