Murray Darling fish kill requires policy rethink

Governments need to reconsider Murray Darling Basin management policies following a recent mass die-off of fish, an expert says.

11 April, 2019

Sydney Water’s anti-leak pipe dream

An acoustic system that can locate spy submarines is being adapted to test a leak detection system for Sydney’s water network.

26 March, 2019

Something rotten in the state of Queensland

Doctors say a decision by some councils to stop fluoridating public water supplies is resulting in extensive dental decay.

5 March, 2019

Councils collaborate to face water shortage

Five regional local governments have partnered on a future water security project to tackle one of the worst droughts in recent history.

18 February, 2019

Innovation hub to tackle climate-induced water shortage

Industry and researchers will explore new ways to recycle wastewater through the use of smart technologies at a new centre.

25 October, 2018

Wastewater plagued by ‘longstanding issues’

An audit shows Victorian councils are not managing problematic domestic waste water systems, which an expert says reflects a national problem in need of reform.

24 September, 2018

Water utilities switch on to digital meters

Digital meters could provide water utilities with improved infrastructure management and the means for greater customer engagement, according to a new paper.

30 August, 2018

Water regulation worries laid bare in new audit

Key public authorities are failing to tackle worsening water quality in Sydney’s key reservoir, NSW’s auditor has warned in a report highly critical of the state’s EPA.

10 July, 2018

New ‘blueprint’ for major project delivery

A partnership between state and local governments, water utilities, land management and community groups has enabled the most efficient delivery of a large urban waterway project, officials say.

31 May, 2018

Local governments tackle water waste

Extensive community education programs and the use of smart technologies are among the tools being used by “water wise” councils in Western Australia.

14 May, 2018

Size no obstacle to innovation for water bodies: report

State and local government water utilities are turning to new technology and partnerships with private and community groups to meet supply challenges arising from population growth and climate change.

20 April, 2018

Drought-ridden councils spearhead water collaboration

Faced with a dwindling water supply, Queensland’s agricultural powerhouse, the Lockyer Valley, is bouncing back through a unique council-led partnership.

16 April, 2018

International acclaim for Sydney water re-use project

The designers of Sydney Park’s wetlands, created on 40 hectares of former landfill, have again been recognised for their innovative approach.

3 April, 2018

Case study: organisations seek efficiencies through ‘integrated approach’

A shared online mapping tool and the provision of real-time data for both planners and field crews are among the first solutions a local council and water authority aim to develop together.

19 March, 2018