30/04/2026
WaterRA and its members will bring strong, research‑led voices to Ozwater’26, showcasing the thinking, talent and collaboration shaping Australia’s water future. From interactive workshops and PhD candidate showcases to member‑led engagement...
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16/04/2026
The start of the year has been marked by a number of review findings and review announcements that have the potential to influence research prioritisation and funding across Australia. These developments are highly relevant not only for the wider...
The Ambitious Australia report has been released as the final outcome of the Commonwealth Government’s Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) in Australia. WaterRA provided a submission to the SERD process...
27/03/2026
WaterRA is proud to highlight the growing impact of its partnership with CRC SAAFE. Together, we are advancing national capability to understand, monitor and manage AMR across Australia’s water systems—one of the most significant emerging challenges.
26/03/2026
WaterRA has taken another major step toward shaping the future of Australia’s water research landscape, hosting a highly engaging online workshop to progress the development of the Water Research Outlook—a foundational reference designed to guide res
10/03/2026
Early‑bird registrations are now open for the 2026 Soil Science Australia National Conference, to be held 1–5 November 2026 at the Pan Pacific Perth on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja in Boorloo (Perth) focused on soil knowledge, innovation, and stewardship.
04/03/2026
As an active and leading member of the GWRC, WaterRA is contributing to several major global initiatives throughout 2025 and 2026. Read about key outcomes from 2025 including the ongoing Nitrous Oxide Emissions and Emerging Contaminants projects.
26/02/2026
WaterRA is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Michael R Moore and Dennis Mulcahy Memorial Awards — recognising outstanding student researchers who are making a significant impact in the Australian water industry
19/02/2026
Australia’s water sector is taking a major step toward understanding and reducing its direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The ARC Linkage Project Reducing Direct Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Urban Wastewater Systems (LP220100357)...
18/02/2026
From March 17-27 the One Basin CRC is hosting a series of 8 online panel sessions, bringing together partners, researchers, and other experts to discuss the key themes and topics present in the MDBA’s Basin Plan Review Discussion Paper.