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Celebrating World Water Day!

International days and weeks are a powerful advocacy tool, promoting education and awareness outside of industry, addressing areas and resources of concern at a global level. By creating special observances we can…

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Healthy Estuaries WA awards $10m for community groups

The Western Australian Government has committed nearly $10 million in new funding to support community groups working to improve the health of seven of Western Australia’s most at-risk estuaries through…

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Can we really reach net zero by 2050?

Can we really reach net zero by 2050? A new report maps out Australia’s path in more detail than ever before. A zero-carbon mindset must “become the new normal” in…

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Grants available for Swan Canning Riverpark foreshore restoration

Local governments will share in up to $850,000 in funding as part of the State Government’s latest round of Riverbank grants. The program, introduced by the Gallop Government in 2002,…

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Perth & Peel Urban Greening Grants now open

Round One of the Urban Greening Grant Program is now open. Local Governments in the Perth and Peel regions are eligible to apply for $1.11 million in funding to support…

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Parks & Leisure Australia (WA) ‘Early Bird’ registrations for the State Conference NOW OPEN!

The PLAWA State Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Perth from Wednesday the 9th to Friday the 11th of November 2022. Our 2022 theme, WHAT’S THE FUTURE? CONNECT, SHARE, INSPIRE will…

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WSUD in Gosnells Videos

Optimising Park Function with WSUD in Gosnells video Water Sensitive parks and drainage in Gosnells video

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Parks & Leisure WA State Conference – call for abstracts open

9-11 November 2022 More Details

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Keeping Soil on Site Information Sheet series

The information sheets series has now been completed. Further Details

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AWA WA Tertiary Engagement Program – Speaker EOIs

AWA WA are seeking expressions of interest from our WA members that would like join to our Branch representatives to speak at a tertiary engagement event in the future, by…

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Report – Economic Cost of Erosion and Sediment Loss from Construction Sites

The Sediment Task Force has published it’s its Economic Cost of Erosion and Sediment Loss from Construction Sites report and summary report. This report compiles current data and case studies…

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WATER WEEK

18-24 October 2021

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NWW July 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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NWW June 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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New Case Study added – Green Facades

Measuring the performance of Green Facades irrigated with greywater in a Mediterranean Climate.

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Bring nature home ReWild Perth is an initiative to ‘Bring Nature Home’ and encourage people to provide native habitat in their gardens, courtyards or balconies. Join Perth in bringing nature…

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Growing 2021 – PIAWA State Conference

September 23-24, Perth WA #PIAWA21 #PIAWA21 is once again thrilled to be bringing planners and friends together for a face-to-face State Conference, this time at the magnificent Mandoon Estate on Friday, 24 September…

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2022 AWA/IWA Australia-New Zealand YWP Conference

Young Water Professionals, it is time to leave your mark on the Water Industry! We invite you to submit an abstract or workshop proposal that contributes to the theme “Leave…

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‘Deconstructed’ PLAWA Conference

Parks & Leisure Australia – Parks & Environment – Friday 6 August Further Details

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PIA Awards for Planning Excellence open today!

The 2021 Divisional Awards for Planning Excellence will be opening for nominations on Monday 21 June. Every five or so years, the categories are reviewed by the National Board and altered…

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Local governments recognised for commitment to saving water

The City of Armadale, City of Gosnells, Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes and Town of Claremont were all welcomed as new waterwise councils, with the Town of Claremont, City of Belmont and…

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Day 2 of the ‘Deconstructed’ Conference is focusing on Leisure & Social Planning

Registrations for this stream close Monday 21st June Sport, recreation and community infrastructure plays a vital role in the developing a sense a place and in building a strong community…

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Workshop – Assessment of site and soil evaluation reports

The Environmental Health Directorate has partnered with the City of Bayswater, and will host a free of charge workshop designed for local government environmental health officers, planners, wastewater industry and…

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AWA Mentoring Program – Apply before June 30

Registration for the 2021/22 WA Mentoring Program is now open with applications closing 30 June 2021. Ever wished you had someone to talk to about your career? Or keen to…

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NWW May 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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The 2021 Australian Urban Design Awards are now open!

Award categories Built projects – city and regional scaleThis category recognises completed built projects that are at a town, suburb, city or region scale. Built projects – local and neighbourhood…

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Webinar – Performance of green facades irrigated with greywater under a Mediterranean climate: a pilot-scale study

Friday 21 May 2021 Presenter: Professor Carolyn Oldham, School of Engineering, UWA PhD Candidate Azrina Karima, School of Engineering, UWAPhD Candidate Reza Bakhshoodeh, School of Engineering, UWA Green walls, facades and…

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NWW April 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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NWW Bus Tour – 19 May 2021

This is your chance to visit a number of revilatised drainage sites where different approaches have been applied to create great places for the community.  Sites to be visited are;–…

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Postponed – new date soon – Water Industry Night

Celebrate all things water and join industry colleagues at the 2021 Water Industry Night, where the Wharf Street Basin will be in the spotlight. A pilot project for water sensitive infrastructure…

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NWW March 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.

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NWW February 2021 Newsletter

The latest news, events and information relating to water, stormwater management, WSUD and more can be viewed online here.