Current magazine is part of the comprehensive communications suite for our 5,000 members. Launched just prior to Ozwater each year and serving as the official Ozwater magazine, Current publishes news and analysis, case studies, and the latest in scientific research and water policy.
Each edition also includes 8-14 technical paper executive summaries.
Australia’s environment saw another year of improvement in 2024, thanks to good rainfall – but the gains may be deceiving. Here, Source shares an article by Australian National University and University of Queensland researchers unpacking the latest national environmental scorecard and why underlying ecological pressures remain a cause for concern. For the fourth year running, the condition of Australia’s environment has been relatively good overall. Our national environment scorecard released today gives 2024 a mark of 7.7 out of 10. You might wonder… Read more
A new era of water efficiency is emerging, driven by digital technologies, evolving customer engagement and sustainability strategies, challenging outdated assumptions and unlocking untapped opportunities to reduce demand and optimise… Read more
In early February 2025, Townsville and surrounding regions in North Queensland experienced severe flooding due to a persistent tropical low-pressure system. This brought record-breaking rainfall, leading to significant impacts on… Read more
This week in water, the sector is brimming with activity, as scientific breakthroughs and practical initiatives combine to tackle emerging challenges and deliver local benefits. In Gippsland, water once reserved for power generation is now… Read more
Climatic influences on Warragamba water quality
Q Ollivier, L Oliveira, L Hamilton
Understanding the role that a changing climate has played on the source water quality of Sydney’s water supply systems is necessary for long term strategic supply planning. This paper analyses 22 years of water quality data ... ...
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The treatment of PFAS-impacted groundwater using novel regenerable ion exchange resin: A five-year case study
D M Kempisty, C Gordon, J Haxen, O Mowla, M G Nickelsen, S Woodard
This paper will provide an update on PFAS treatment using regenerable resin data from bench-, pilot-, and full-scale systems ... ...
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