Water scarcity a key focus of upcoming conference
13 July, 2016As part of the World Water Congress & Exhibition, the IWA and the Australian Water Partnership will convene government and business leaders, NGOs, scientists and international organisations to the global Water Scarcity and Drought Summit.
Leak detection — a dam good idea
16 June, 2016 by Andrew SpencePreventing liquid wastes polluting the surrounding area is one of the environmental concerns facing the mining industry. Now, a South Australian company has developed a device for detecting leaks in holding ponds that may help with this concern. The device could also have applications for holding ponds in the wastewater, agriculture and wine industries.
WaterGroup Water Management Service
01 June, 2016WaterGroup's Water Management Service is suitable for people who want to save water but don't have the time. The service comprises submetering and smart metering, water management and active follow-up on leaks and abnormal consumption.
How sustainable are the world's urban water cities?
19 May, 2016Sydney and Melbourne have been declared the eighth and 11th most sustainable urban water cities in the world, according to the Sustainable Cities Water Index.
ISO calls for better water for better jobs
29 March, 2016As part of World Water Day on 22 March, ISO called for an improvement in water quality in order to protect the 1.5 billion people employed in water-related sectors.
Irrigation Australia early-bird rates closing soon
24 March, 2016With a growing list of speakers, a large display of products and an early-bird discount in place until 1 April, there are plenty of reasons for irrigation professionals to register for the 2016 Irrigation Australia International Conference and Exhibition.
Environmental protection — a luxury most nations cannot afford
10 March, 2016 by Adrian Minshull, Director, Hydroflux GroupAdrian Minshull from Hydroflux Group shares his thoughts on what he thinks water professionals can do to help.
Registrations open for international irrigation conference
22 February, 2016The 2016 Irrigation Australia International Conference and Exhibition will take place from 24–26 May at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
How to make Perth a water-sensitive city
08 February, 2016A major rethink is needed by policymakers, planners and the general public if Perth is going to successfully transition to become a water-sensitive city, according to a UWA water resources expert.
Water: for liveable communities and sustainable industries
20 January, 2016There will be a spotlight on sustainability and liveable cities at the Ozwater'16 international water conference and exhibition, which is being held in Melbourne from 10–12 May. Early-bird prices close 31 March.
Water's contribution to Australia's innovation boom
20 January, 2016Australia's innovation boom will only be limited by our imagination — a notion that is true for the water sector as much as any other part of the economy.
Water pipes crawl with millions of bacteria
21 December, 2015Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have discovered that drinking water is to a large extent purified by millions of 'good' bacteria found in water pipes and purification plants. So far, the knowledge about them has been practically non-existent, but this new research is about to change that.
Top tips for Smart Irrigation Month
16 November, 2015With Australia set to face a severe El Niño summer, with predicted droughts and bushfires across the country, Reece Irrigation has declared November 2015 to be the inaugural 'Smart Irrigation Month'.
Underground water mining — why fixing leaks is essential to enable development
09 November, 2015 by Guenter Hauber-Davidson*Could California happen here? Yes, acute water shortages are not the reserve of historically arid regions alone.
Our thoughts on water revealed
09 October, 2015People's perceptions about water have been revealed with the release of two key reports from the Australian Water Association.
