This Science Week, quench your thirst for water science knowledge with our handy glossary! You can use this glossary to familiarise yourself with some of the more common terms that can be found in research reports and factsheets from our National Water Grid Science Program.
Following the recent ‘Working together for better water in the bush’ forum, our officials accepted 3 very important gifts from central Australian community members.
People from across Australia came together in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) last week to share, listen and work together to improve access to safe and reliable water in First Nations remote communities, homelands and outstations.
Investing in effective, efficient, scientifically sound water infrastructure is key. It ensures Australia's water security and helps us adapt to a changing climate. Listening to and acting on science is part of guiding this investment towards our water security.
A joint ministerial Water Information Session was held in Townsville on May 17 to discuss water infrastructure and planning opportunities in the Burdekin Basin, one of Australia's most unique and important agricultural regions.
The Australian Government is investing in long-term water security through a range of well-planned water infrastructure projects across the nation with $197.1 million committed in the 2023-24 Budget through the National Water Grid Fund.
Around Australia, many towns and cities reuse their wastewater for agriculture. However, a lot of wastewater is still being sent into rivers or the ocean, especially from large coastal cities.
