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.
Water is not just a core operational enabler, it is one of the most significant environmental and social risks facing industries across Australia, and addressing it requires collaboration from all sectors. Sponsored by BHP, Connected by Water will be held in Perth on 25-26 February 2026, bringing together leaders from agriculture, energy, mining, manufacturing and beyond, with a focus on sustainable water management, productivity and resilience. For BHP Head of Resource Engineering Excellence Linda Murry, the stakes are clear. “Water is absolutely… Read more
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This week in water, new leadership appointments strengthen Victoria’s water capability, utilities respond to fire impacts and escalating summer demand, and major infrastructure upgrades boost drinking water quality and system reliability.… Read more
The lakes on the world’s biggest sand island, K'gari, are famous. Pivotal to the World Heritage listing of the Queensland island formerly known as Fraser Island, their turquoise waters feature in international tourism campaigns and social… Read more
Heremaia Titoko knows the challenges women face in science. Now a key member of Melbourne Water’s Waterways and Services South East team, her journey to her “dream job” wasn’t easy. Here, Heremaia reflects on achieving her dream despite… 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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