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The Better Water in the Bush forum report has been released by the Goyder Institute for Water Research. The report is a comprehensive analysis of the discussions at the forum. It suggests 12 focus areas to help Close the Gap on First Nations water security in Australia.

Hydrogeology and groundwater-dependent ecosystems might not be everyone’s choice when deciding on a science career. For Kelly Strike, head of the National Water Grid (NWG) Science Program, it’s a career that is important for Australia’s water security.

A $2.8 million project to pilot innovative floating dam covers in Western Australia will help save water through minimising evaporation.

The covers are made in Melbourne from 100% recycled plastic and have been installed over 3 dams in the Great Southern region:

Groundwater can often be an undervalued and complex water source that requires investigation before its full value can be truly understood. For remote regions of Australia, groundwater can be a solution to many water access problems.

Communities without access to reliable and safe water can experience health, economic, cultural and social concerns.

Water flow and pressure in West Wyalong has been improved thanks to the completion of the West Wyalong Water Reliability project.

Construction of the 54 km Don Irrigation Scheme pipeline wrapped up late last year and is now delivering water to the local community. The scheme will help farmers on the north-west coast of Tasmania by providing essential water for the irrigation season.

A new 300 megalitre dam has seen Walcha’s water-storage capacity increase by 4 times its previous amount, helping to prepare the region for dry times.

Residents and businesses in and around Kojonup in Western Australia now have more reliable access to water following completion of a $6 million pipeline upgrade.

After more than 2 million hours of construction, central Queensland’s Rookwood Weir is officially operational. The weir’s name in the local Darumbal traditional language has also been revealed as Managibei Gamu, which means ‘keeping water’.