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Celebrating World Toilet Day!
19th November is World Toilet Day It may seem like a funny day to commemorate, but each year on 19 November we are reminded that something as simple as a toilet…
Long-term security for Pilbara’s water future
$12.4 million is being invested to support the long-term sustainability of groundwater from the Millstream aquifer, helping to secure the Pilbara’s water future. Read the full media statement HERE.
$1.85 million boost to enhance Swan Canning Riverpark biodiversity
A further $1.85 million in funding is now available to public land managers over the next two years as part of the Swan Canning Riverpark Urban Forest program. Read the…
National Water Week brings Western Australia’s water into focus
A plan to tackle the effects of climate change on water resources by encouraging conservation, building climate-resilient cities, and incorporating Aboriginal knowledge has been nominated for a prestigious award. Read…
Program to reduce groundwater use reaches milestone
A Western Australian initiative to help local councils build climate resilient suburbs while also reducing groundwater usage has reached a major milestone. Read the full media statement HERE.
Waterwise offers available to help WA households save water
Households across Western Australia can take advantage of a range of waterwise offers this spring, as part of a program helping to conserve drinking water and reduce bills ahead of…
Waterwise Greening Scheme opens
A scheme that has provided more than 400,000 free native plants to households across the State is now open, making establishing a waterwise garden much easier for plant lovers in…
Busselton community urged to contribute to region’s water future
Busselton community members who want to contribute to the South West’s water future are encouraged to have their say by joining one of two new groups. Read the full media…
Exmouth water review secures allocation in changing climate
A scientific review of Exmouth’s groundwater allocation has secured the area’s water resources to ensure areas of significant cultural and ecological values are also better protected. Access the full media…
Evaluation of the Middle Canning River surface water allocation plan
The State Government has released an evaluation of the 2012 Middle Canning River surface water allocation plan, continuing its commitment to sustainably managing Western Australia’s precious water resources. Access the…
The Western Australia winter sprinkler switch off is here
Water Corporation’s annual Winter Sprinkler Switch-off is here. Please make sure your sprinklers are switched off. Sprinklers switched off from 1 June through to 31 August each year prevent water…
New data reveals steady tree canopy cover across Perth and Peel
The 2024 tree canopy data for the Perth and Peel regions is now available, showing that total tree canopy cover is at 22 per cent. The 2024 tree canopy data…
A billion reasons to visit Kings Park and Bold Park
A report by Deloitte Access Economics has revealed the incredible value of Kings Park, Bold Park and the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) to the Western Australian community. A…
Gabi Warlang Bidi: Water quality improvement plan for the Peel-Harvey estuary system
Technical Report: This water quality improvement plan brings together our current understanding of the health of the Peel-Harvey estuary. Insights and predictions from recent modelling show where we need to…
Release of Future Drought Fund Investment Strategy
The Future Drought Fund (FDF) Investment Strategy, published January 2025, provides a roadmap of how programs will be funded and delivered during the current four-year funding cycle of the FDF. …
2024 Global Water Monitor Report released
The annual report shows changes in the global water cycle and provides background on major events worldwide. In 2024, the world broke new temperature records while precipitation extremes increased. Water-related…
Grants open for Western Australian conservation initiatives
The Cook Government is backing community efforts to conserve and enhance Western Australia’s unique environment with $7 million for local projects. Read the media statement here.
Director General formally appointed to Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
The State Government has confirmed the formal appointment of Alistair Jones to the position of Director General at the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). Read the Media Statement…
Waterwise offer launched to ease pressure on dams
A new spring waterwise offer to help save 155 million litres of valuable water is now available, with rainfall run-off into Perth’s dams remaining significantly below average despite the wet…
New climate projections guide to strengthen water management
A new guide has been published which will help scientists, planners and decision-makers manage our most precious resource using up-to-date climate projections and approaches. Read the press release HERE
Third round of Urban Greening Grants for local governments
The Cook Labor Government’s enormously popular Urban Greening Grants Program has returned for a third round, with $1.6 million worth of grants to be made available to local governments throughout…
New Publication: What is a water sensitive city?
Objectives, outcomes, criteria, indicators and targets for water sensitive communities. Delivering water sensitive communities for Perth and Peel This guideline outlines objectives, outcomes, criteria, indicators and targets for all aspects…
Radical solutions proposed to protect Perth’s groundwater in a warmer, drier climate
After a summer in which Perth recorded its driest six-month stretch since records began, revelations that the Coca-Cola company was extracting, free-of-charge, thousands of litres of water from a bore in Perth hills…
WA’s largest water resource recovery facility setting standards
Work has begun on a $238.5 million upgrade of Western Australia’s largest water resource recovery facility, setting a new benchmark in sustainably converting wastewater into clean water, renewable energy, and…
Recipients of 2023-24 Riverbank Funding announced
The Swan and Canning rivers are set to benefit from $1.26 million in new funding for up to 20 foreshore restoration projects as part of the Cook Government’s Riverbank Program.…
Funding boost for local governments to reduce groundwater use
Local governments will receive a share of $4 million in funding to help reduce groundwater use under the Gnangara groundwater allocation plan. Read the media statement here.
WA’s first climate adaptation strategy sets path for resilience
Western Australia’s first Climate Adaptation Strategy has been released, prioritising 37 actions to ensure our communities and economy are resilient to risks posed by climate change. Read the media statement…
Decades of less rainfall have cut replenishing of groundwater to 800-year low in WA
Groundwater is the world’s biggest source of easily accessible freshwater. Despite its importance, we know very little about how this resource is replenished over time. In a world-first study, we have used caves…
Stormwater Australia National Awards for Excellence
Stormwater Australia held their National Awards for Excellence ceremony on Wednesday 29th March 2023, in conjunction with the NSW Stormwater conference. New WAter Ways congratulates the Western Australian winners in the…
WA businesses save more than 11 billion litres of drinking water in 2021-22
Western Australian businesses have been celebrated for saving more than 11 billion litres of precious drinking water in 2021-22 at a special event attended by Water Minister, Simone McGurk. More
