Resilience is about more than simply the avoidance of risk; rather, it is about using smart strategies to help prevent risks from unfolding and about how we can aim to optimise infrastructure to help make cities more successful. [ + ]

The report argues that reservoirs, irrigation canals and water treatment plants are not the only water management instruments at our disposal. [ + ]

Turning on a tap to get a glass of clean and safe water is something that households in the modern cities of Australia and globally have taken for granted for decades. [ + ]

Melbourne's reinvigorated train stations are receiving praise across the sustainability sector thanks to a range of initiatives saving time, money and the environment. [ + ]

The 2018 Irrigation Australia International Conference & Exhibition will showcase the latest solutions, technologies and knowledge to help irrigators use water sustainably and responsibly. [ + ]

A wastewater treatment plant in Switzerland implemented a solution to optimise the use and consumption of FeCl₃, resulting in a 17% saving on chemicals. [ + ]

Edge Environment is celebrating its 10th anniversary by teaming up with 4 Pines Brewing Company to brew a very special birthday beer — made with bread as a key ingredient. [ + ]

One of the Mars One astronaut candidates will be speaking at the Ozwater'18 Conference and Exhibition, which is being held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 8–10 May. [ + ]

Innovative online analysis systems play an important role for a German water utility committed to supplying its inhabitants with high-quality drinking water. [ + ]

A new radar sensor from Vega has been optimised for the widely different applications in the water/wastewater industry. [ + ]

While throwing old cables and computers out with your general office waste may seem easy, the better business decision is to responsibly recycle your old or unused electronics. [ + ]

Could an ill, dysfunctional city be 'treated' through the creation of a 'digital twin' as a test bed to prototype urban ideas in a low-risk environment? [ + ]

To create better cities, we must improve our understanding of their complex and dynamic nature. Adam Fennessy, EY Oceania Leader – Future Cities explains. [ + ]

Melbourne Water is playing its part in reducing demand on the power network over the peak summer period by undertaking 'planned demand management' activities. [ + ]

A smart city is one where we use the best in technology in conjunction with the resources we already have to improve quality of living and drive economic development, according to Associate Professor Nick Falkner, Director, Australian Smart Cities Consortium. [ + ]