100-year upgrade for Melbourne sewer 26 May Melbourne Water has begun essential works to upgrade the century-old Hawthorn Main Sewer running under the Yarra River in the city’s inner … Read more
VU launches new Sustainable Futures hub 21 May Victoria University (VU) is set to establish a new research hub focused on developing solutions to sustainability challenges in Melbourne’s … Read more
Make way for mushi! 29 Apr Artificial wetlands known as "mushi" are being trialled as organic waterway-cleaning devices in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, thanks … Read more
Recycled pavement material aids runoff 31 Mar A street in Melbourne’s City of Yarra will soon be repaved with a material that retains moisture, reduces stormwater runoff and uses recycled … Read more
Keeping platypus habitats clean 12 Mar Although the platypus is presumed to be quite a common animal, recent studies have shown that the mammal's numbers are not as widespread as … Read more
Public input wanted on new Melbourne utility 1 Mar Two Melbourne water companies have merged to form Greater Western Water. The new utility is seeking community consultation about its brand.