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CRC opportunities update
Several water-industry relevant Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) bid proposals are now well under way, to submit their Stage 1 bid by August 24, 2021.
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Arash Zamyadi selected for prestigious industry leadership program
Water Research Australia Research Manager, Dr Arash Zamyadi, has been selected to participate in the 2021 Peter Cullen Water and Environment Trust Science to Policy Leadership Program.
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Expanded mentoring program successfully launches
Water Research Australia has successfully launched the expansion of its Mentoring Program to include supporting mid-career professionals.
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Upcoming EnviSMART webinar
The Environmental Science Meeting for Australian Research Teams (EnviSMART) is a national online forum held monthly Thursdays 16:00 – 17:00 AEST and is hosted by the Australian Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants (ALEC) at the University of...
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News from the WaterRA Board
Water Research Australia is pleased to announce that Steven Porter has filled the casual vacancy for an Industry Director on the WaterRA Board and will serve until the November AGM.
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Our webinars are now all available in one spot!
Water Research Australia members can now access all our 2020 and 2021 webinar recordings.
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New research: Hydrogen Economy
Water Research Australia has released a factsheet on the hydrogen economy based Advanced Oxidation Process.
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Upcoming CRC opportunities
Water Research Australia has a proud history of supporting the research goals of our members through targeted participation in Commonwealth-funded research initiatives such as Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) that offer significant leveraging...
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Data science workshops to return
Water Research Australia’s popular data science workshops – R for Water Professionals – will return this year.
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Welcome to new staff members
Water Research Australia is delighted to announce that two new staff members have joined the BIG Team.
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WaterRA Board Director update
Water Research Australia is pleased to announce that Amy Dysart will continue to serve on the WaterRA Board following her departure from Power and Water.
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Announcement of Symposium of Biosolids Training Centre
Water Research Australia is pleased to announce the Official Launch and 2021 First Annual Symposium for the ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia’s Biosolids Resource.
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Recent publications on wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2
Water Research Australia is pleased to bring you a summary of the latest global research collaborations on wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2. Many of the listed papers below feature WaterRA staff and ColoSSoS project partners.
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WaterRA members reconnect
Water Research Australia hosted its first in-person member networking event in over 18 months, during Ozwater 21.
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Sharing our success
Water Research Australia is still buzzing from being able to welcome hundreds of Ozwater 21 conference delegates through our interactive hub to showcase our amazing success over the past 12 months.
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Research Leadership | Mentoring Program EOIs
Water Research Australia has built upon the successful foundations of our Student Mentoring Program and broadened the support to all members.
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We’ll be online at Ozwater
No matter where you are in the world you can purchase an Ozwater online pass to hear more about the incredible work being conducted around Australia and internationally on sewage surveillance for SARS-CoV-2.
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WaterRA welcomes two new members
Water Research Australia is delighted to announce that two new members have joined the BIG Team, Arris and Eurofins Environment Testing Australia.
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Water industry to put its mark on the Commonwealth’s latest innovation fund
Water Research Australia (WaterRA) and the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) will be partners in the newly established National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub.
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WaterRA to exhibit at Ozwater ‘21
Water Research Australia would like to invite members and all delegates at this year’s Ozwater event to visit us at our interactive hub at Stand G10.
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Next-Gen Wastewater-Based Epidemiology | ColoSSoS and Beyond
At Ozwater 2021 Water Research Australia will host two 90-minute panel sessions to showcase the incredible work being conducted around the country and internationally on sewage surveillance for SARS-CoV-2.
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Welcome to new staff members
Water Research Australia is delighted to announce that two new staff members have joined the BIG Team.
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WaterRA supporting excellence in research
As leaders in collaborative water solutions through high-impact research, Water Research Australia has announced it will continue to support innovation in the sector through long-term sponsorship of both the national and state-based Research and...
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ColoSSoS further recognised for R&D excellence
The ColoSSoS Project – Collaboration on Sewage Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 – was awarded the R&D Excellence Award at both the NSW and Victorian AWA Water Awards held recently.
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Identifying the cost of algal blooms in Australia
In 2000, Atech Group estimated the cost of algal blooms to extractive water users in Australia to be approximately $95 million AUD/year. Today, this figure is likely to be significantly higher due to the increased proliferation of algal blooms,...
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WaterRA welcomes new member EPA SA
Water Research Australia is delighted to announce its newest Associate member, the Environment Protection Authority of South Australia.
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Call for young water professionals to join WaterRA’s RLPAC Committee
Water Research Australia has called for Expressions of Interest from young water professionals to join its Research Leadership Program Advisory Committee (RLPAC).
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WaterRA students celebrate success
Water Research Australia would like to congratulate two students who have recently had research papers published.
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Prestigious Nancy Millis Memorial PhD Award 2021 recipient announced
A WaterRA BIG Team congratulations to Kaili Li who has been presented with this year’s Nancy Millis Memorial Award.
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Celebrating 25 years of Health Stream
Water Research Australia is delighted to bring you the 100th issue of Health Stream – celebrating 25 years of providing information and analysis for water and health professionals.
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Interested in a PhD in water research?
As Australia and the world confront the growing challenges of climate change, natural disasters and a growing population, water resource management has never been more important.
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GPG to Sanitary Surveys and Monitoring to Support the Management of Drinking Water Catchments
A detailed assessment of a drinking water catchment’s source waters is necessary to define requirements for source control and treatment regimes.
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WaterRA student celebrates success in research undertaken to support utilities
Water Research Australia PhD Student Md Sharif Hossain has had a research paper published in the prestigious MDPI journal 'Sensors'.
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GWRC activities overview 2019-20
The Global Water Research Coalition (GWRC) is a non-profit organisation that serves as a focal point for the global collaboration for research planning and execution on water and wastewater related issues.
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Season's Greetings from WaterRA
On behalf of the Water Research Australia Board and staff I would like to wish you and your families a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year holiday season.
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ColoSSoS Project nominated for award
The ColoSSoS Project's Victorian Node has been nominated as a finalist for the ‘R&D Excellence Award’ at the 2020/21 Victorian Water Awards.
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Detecting harmful algal blooms in real time
Application of in situ fluorometers for monitoring algal blooms in water supply systems: potential for real time treatment validation and reactive chemical adjustment (WaterRA Project #4523)
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PFActS | A series of factsheets on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Water Research Australia's PFActS series of factsheets have been designed to assist Australian and global water utilities navigate the risks, regulations, treatment options and monitoring recommendations specifically relating to per- and...
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WATCH: ColoSSoS Project Director, Dr Kelly Hill
This week Water Research Australia's ColoSSoS Project Director, Dr Kelly Hill, spoke about national sewage surveillance for COVID-19 with ABC News 24.
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Remote sensing for utilities: Survey
SmartSatCRC, CSIRO and FrontierSI are collaborating on a public good project in water-related areas and issues, and as someone with vast experience in the water sector, and are reaching out to the water sector for support.
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WaterRA celebrates NAIDOC Week
Water Research Australia celebrated NAIDOC Week with a special pre-screening of the Water Wonders research documentary.
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The Good Practice Guide to achieving value from research
Water Research Australia is pleased to announce the highly-anticipated release of our Good Practice Guide to achieving value from research — now available for members to download on the WaterRA website.
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ColoSSoS recognised for R&D excellence
The ColoSSoS Project – Collaboration on Sewage Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 – was awarded the ‘R&D Excellence Award’ at the 2020 South Australian Water Awards.
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AGM Wrap-up
We were delighted to host our first virtual AGM last Wednesday—delivered by our technology partner Vero Voting—with 100 attendees from across our BIG Team of members and partners.
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WaterRA welcomes new and re-elected board members
Water Research Australia is pleased to announce the election of two new directors to its board, as well as the re-election of two sitting directors.
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Farewell to WaterRA Chair Shaun Cox
Water Research Australia would like to thank Shaun Cox for the tremendous contribution he has made as Chair of the WaterRA Board over the past six years.
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The Value of Research Project to release Good Practice Guide
WaterRA’s Value of Research Project was created to ensure members derive maximum value from their investment in research, and that research benefits can be realised through all aspects of a business and at all stages of a project.
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ColoSSoS Project nominated for award
The ColoSSoS Project – Collaboration on Sewage Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 – has been nominated as a finalist for the ‘R&D Excellence Award’ at the 2020 South Australian Water Awards.
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WaterRA 2019-20 Annual Report out now
Thank you to our BIG Team for continuing with us on our journey to build healthy people, healthy lives and a healthy planet.
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Join us for our 2020 Annual General Meeting
The staff and Board of Water Research Australia (WaterRA) are pleased to announce that our 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 28th October 2020 at 3.00pm AEDT. .
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COVID-19 latest: Interview with Dr Kelly Hill
Water Research Australia Research Manager and ColoSSoS Project Director, Dr Kelly Hill, discusses the water industry's response to COVID-19.
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Australia to assist South East Asia with early warning COVID-19 surveillance
The Australian water sector is set to help South East Asian nations develop an early warning surveillance system to track COVID-19 prevalence in wastewater.
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RLP member survey
Over the past 10 years, our highly successful Education Program has supported over 75 students to complete their studies while simultaneously delivering vital and innovative research for and within the water industry.
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2020 Director Elections have commenced
Water Research Australia is driven by passionate and highly-skilled members of our BIG Team who sit on the Board of Directors. Our member community is key to WaterRA’s success, and the Board plays a crucial role by ensuring a strong strategic...
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Farewell Steve Capewell
Water Research Australia would like to extend its thanks and appreciation to Dr Steve Capewell, who will step down as a Board Director at the end of August, following his departure from Water Corporation.
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The Value of Research - Stakeholder feedback
Stakeholder feedback on the draft 'Good Practice Guide to Achieving Value of Research' has been extended until COB Tuesday 25th August, 2020.
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ColoSSoS – best practice principles for communication & data integration
ColoSSoS Project Director, Dr Kelly Hill, presented to the European Commission Town Hall Gathering in July on WaterRA's ColoSSoS project.
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WaterRA welcomes Marlene Hsu
Chartered water engineering professional, Marlene Hsu, has joined Water Research Australia as a Research Manager based in Sydney.
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Utilities and Reservoir Reserves: Preparedness for public access
Opening reservoir reserves to allow recreational access can be beneficial to communities.
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Nominations invited for Board Directors
Water Research Australia is pleased to announce the beginning of this year's search for passionate and highly-skilled members of our BIG Team to join our Board of Directors.
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Pandemic response sees ColoSSoS effort by water industry
The ColoSSoS Project – Collaboration on Sewage Surveillance of SARS-COV-2 — is tracking and monitoring the presence and persistence of fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 in the Australian sewerage network, providing information on where...
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