Media Release Archives
September 2010
Temporary Flood Conditions Boost Water Security
Storages Make Strong Start to Spring
Heritage Preservation at Toorourrong Reservoir
Water Gives Families, Farmers and Sporting Clubs a Spring in Their Step [premier]
August 2010
Wet Week Pushes Storages Past 40%
Storage Recovery Passes 40% Milestone
Water Restrictions to Ease in Melbourne [premier]
30-Billion-Litre Boost in Week of Milestones
New Design for Yarra River Weir
Biggest Weekly Rise in 10 Months
Wet Week Boosts Storages By 0.6%
Dams Bank Over a Month’s Supply in July
July 2010
1mm of Rain but 5 Billion Litres Banked
One-Off $300,000 Contribution for Mordialloc Creek
Wetland to Clean Up Port Phillip Bay [minister]
Wet Catchments Continue to Deliver for Dams
Environmental Flows to Return to Yarra and Thomson [minister]
Retaining Heritage at Toorourrong Reservoir
Storages Hit Five Month High
Designing Melbourne's Water Future
New Werribee Aqueduct
Wet Catchments Deliver Despite Little Rain
Storages Rise With Runoff and 10 Billion Boost
More Sugarloaf Community Projects Underway in the Yarra Valley
More Sugarloaf Community Projects Underway in Murrindindi
Change to Melbourne's Water Storage Figure
Good Signs for 'filling Season'
June 2010
Tunnel Breakthrough Under Port Melbourne
Storages Bank a Week's Worth of Water
Patterson Lakes Tidal Gates Replacement Begins
One Year on From Dam Low
Biggest Storage Boost in 7 Months
Melbourne's Dams Ready for Winter
Dams Hold Steady With Good Rain
Patterson Lakes to Vote on Future of Waterways
Downpour Over Thomson Steadies Storages
Autumn Rain Above Par for Most of Melbourne
Water Projects Put Storages in Stronger Position [premier]
May 2010
Work Starts on $3m Edithvale-Seaford Discovery Centre
Rain, Runoff Below Par as Storages Drop 0.3%
New Wetland Opens in Mornington
Dry Week Sees Storages Shed 0.3%
Sugarloaf Pipe Closes for Non-Irrigation Season
Mentone Beach Drain Appearance
Wet Week and Low Water Use Slows Decline
Eastern Treatment Plant Upgrade Launch
Average Week as Storages Shed 0.1%
New Pipe Midway Across Yarra River
Melbourne Water Releases iPhone App
April 2010
Rain Arrests Month-Long Storages Drop
Next Step Towards a Healthier Yarra River [minister]
Sugarloaf Pipeline Benefits Flow to Local Schools [minister]
Dry Week Marks Month-Long Storage Drop
Frankston Tunnelling Breakthrough
Déjà Vu as Storages Drop a Further 0.2%
Pipeline Worker Wins Trespass Case
Statement on Safety and Security Arrangements – Sugarloaf Pipeline
Rain and Runoff Down as Storages Drop 0.2%
Rain Fails to Halt Storage Decline
Water Restrictions Eased in Melbourne From Tomorrow [minister]
March 2010
Melbourne Water Settles on New Hq in Docklands
Storages Shed 0.3% as Dry Weather Continues
Environmental Groups Share in $690,000
Connecting Desalination to Melbourne
Melbourne Water Welcomes New Chairman
Storages Down 0.2% After Dry Week
More Water for Households, Sport, Rivers and Farmers [premier]
Storage Gain Below Expectations
'sponge Effect' Limits Impact of Rain
Tarago Project Praised in a New Report
Brushy Creek Flood Protection Progress
Storms Have Positive Impact on Dams
Little Rain as Storages Continue Decline
Summer Rainfall Figures
Statement on Melbourne Water’s Research
Survey Helps Plot Way Forward for Patterson Lakes
Survey Sheds Light on Social Value of Melbourne’s 8400km of Rivers and Creeks
Melbourne's Water Storages on the Recovery Path [minister]
February 2010
'84hundred' Reasons to Explore Your Local Creek
Typical Summer Week as Storages Drop 0.4%
A Cleaner Energy Future for Melbourne Water [minister]
Setting the Record Straight on Sugarloaf Pipe Flows
Five Times the Rain Halves Storage Drop
Welcome Rain, but Storages Down 0.3%
Sugarloaf Pipeline to Boost Melbourne's Water Supplies [premier]
Weir Upgrade to Provide More Water
Hot, Dry and Usage High as Dams Down 0.4%
Environmental Boost in Melbourne's East
January Puts 24 Billion Litre Dent in Dams
January 2010
Dry Week Sees Storages Shed 0.4%
Sugarloaf Grants Start Delivering for Murrindindi
Sugarloaf Grants Start Delivering for Yarra Valley
Year of Extremes for Catchments and Suburbs
Boost to Local Water Infrastructure Ahead of Pipe Flows
Rain Eases Storage Decline
EPA Approval for Eastern Treatment Plant Upgrade
Biggest Weekly Drop in Nine Months
Toughest Decade on Record for Melbourne’s Dams [minister]
Yarra River Gets Healthy Facelift
Rain Puts Brakes on Storage Drop
Water Pipeline Crossing Sydney Road
December 2009
Update on Eastern Treatment Plant Upgrade
Water Use Increases as Storages Drop
Heritage Restored at Werribee Treatment Plant
Groundhog Day as Storages Hold Steady at 38%
Five-Year Plan to Improve Bays and Waterways
New Booklets Delve Deep Into Melbourne's Rivers and Creeks
Yarra Irrigators Reminded to Play By Rules
Storages Keep Head Above Water
Spring Rainfall Figures
$7m Seaford Project to Control Flooding
Water Saving Efforts Needed Over Spring [minister]
November 2009
Brushy Creek Flood Protection Works
Storages Plateau Despite Good Rain
Investigations Start at Yarra River Weir
Storages Drop for First Time in Four Months
Record Fuel Breaks to Protect Water Supply From Fires [premier]
Storages Break Even as Water Use Spikes
Monbulk Creek Upgrade Finished
Rise Persists, but Rain and Runoff Below Par
$5 Million Upgrade of River Gum Creek
Grand Final Win for Storages in October
October 2009
Little Rain but Storages Gain 12 Billion Litres
Works Start on New Wetland in Knox [minister]
Next Steps to New Era for Werribee Farm
Close to a Month's Supply Gained in a Week
Signs of New Life in Rivers After Heavy Rain
Water Strikes a Chord With Young Performers
Spring Surge Persists With More Good Rain
More Rain Pushes Reservoirs Higher
Storages Finally Rise Above Lows
Storage Levels Continue Strong Rise
Changes to Melbourne Water Board
Sugarloaf Powered By Renewable Energy
Frog Census Hops Into Action
Strong September Helps Storages Close Gap
Rain Delivers 40 Days of Water in a Week
September 2009
Storages Rise, but Gap Remains
Community Grants Offered to Improve Natural Assets
Storages Nudge Back Over 30%
Winter Rainfall Figures
Pipeline Crossing Pascoe Vale Road
$41 Million for Frankston Flood Protection
Storages Jump By 14 Billion Litres
Water Saving Efforts Needed Over Spring [minister]
Tunnelling Milestone Under Melbourne
Storages Get 11 Days’ Water Supply
$6.5 Million Northern Infrastructure Boost
Tarago Community Benefits Funding
August 2009
Charges Against Five Pipeline Workers Dropped
Storages Up but Runoff Well Down
Chair of Melbourne Water Stands Down
Last Pipe Laid on Vital Water Project [minister]
Renewable Energy Plants at Melbourne’s Reservoirs
Sewerage Plant Creates Own Power
Small Rise Despite Little Rain and Runoff
Renewable Energy Plant at Silvan Reservoir
Strong Response to Sugarloaf Grants Program
Innovative Stormwater Project Opens in Emerald [minister]
New Zealand Prime Minister Visits Scoresby Wetland
19,000 Plants for Rosanna's Salt Creek
Storages Up, but Rain and Inflow Below Par
Things that Go Croak Across Melbourne
Storages Gain 4 Billion Litres
July 2009
Storages Bank 19 Days’ Supply in July
Storages Edge Up By 0.1%
Australia’s Biggest Desalination Plant to Secure Water and Jobs [premier]
Thomson Dam Turns 25
Platypus Shows Need to Protect Retarding Basin
Storages Make Slight Gain With Modest Rain
Next Step in Eastern Treatment Plant Upgrade
Community Help to Make Merri Creek Greener
10,000 Plants for Mullum Mullum Creek
Rise Continues After More Rain
Diamond Creek Health Improved
Storages Gain 10 Days’ Water After Wet Week
Compensation Offers to Pipeline Landowners
Rain Ineffective as Storages Resume Drop
June 2009
Dolphins a Sign of Yarra’s Improving Health
Dams Have Second-Driest Start to Year
Business Case Finds Recycled Water Projects Too Expensive [minister]
Tarago Reconnection Boosts Storages
Melbourne’s Water Supplies Receive a Welcome Boost [premier]
New Tunnels Under Melbourne
Court Finding Supports Pipeline Workers
No Rain to Make Most of Wetter Catchments
Maribyrnong “fish Highways”
Monbulk Creek Improvement Works
Decline Eases With Rain and Low Water Use
Box Hill South Odour Control
Melbourne Water Confident in Water Act
Light Rain and Savings Ease Storage Decline
Autumn Rain Welcome, but More Falls Key for Storages
Filling Season the Key After Disappointing Autumn
May 2009
Light Rain Ineffective on Storages
Helping Catchments Recover From Bushfire
Mornington Gets New Wetland
Environmental Study on Yarra Contingency
Studies Commenced on Thomson and Yarra Rivers [minister]
Little Rain as Storages Shed 6.1 Billion Litres
Storages Continue Decline After Dry Week
Outcome of Legal Proceedings Welcomed
Call to Drop Attack on Sugarloaf Workers
Pipe Laying Fast Tracked on Sugarloaf Pipeline [minister]
Dry Week Sees Storages Drop 0.3%
Pipeline Savings Benefit Yea Wildlife Haven
April a Mixed Month for Storages
Rain and Low Water Use Slow Decline
April 2009
Discover Melbourne's Best Kept Secret
Rain Expected Over Dry Catchments
Storages Down 7 Billion Litres After Dry Week
Northern Suburbs Water Mains Upgrade
Price Review Supports Water Projects
Low Rainfall and Runoff as Storages Drop
Knox Gets Victoria's Biggest Wetland
Melbourne Water Stands Behind Sugarloaf Workers
Storages Decline Despite Wet Weather
Melbourne Water Industry Leads on Greenhouse Gas Reduction
No Rain as Storages Drop By 8 Billion Litres
Controlled Grass Burns near Western Treatment Plant
Storages Drop in March Despite Rain
March 2009
Melbourne Water Confident in Water Act
$5 Million Regional Benefits Program Applications Extended
Decline Continues Without Follow-Up Rain
Sorrento Groups Benefit From Flood Protection
Storages Fall Below 30% Despite Good Rain
Moderate Rain Helps Dampen Catchments
Storages Poised to Dip Below 30%
Thanks as Macleod Main Completed
Storages Drop Despite Rain
Rain to Help Waterways Start Recovery
December Downpour a Rare Highlight in a Dry Summer
Pipeline Construction Status - Bushfire
Low Water Levels Highlight Need for Major Projects [minister]
February 2009
Storages Drop Amid Continued Dry Spell
Helping Bushfire-Affected Waterways
Pipeline Bushfire Recovery Continues
Storages Continue Decline After Dry Week
Water Shifted to Protect Melbourne's Reserves [minister]
Storages Drop By 10.2 Billion Litres
Update on Bushfires in Catchments
Update on Bushfires in Catchments
Update on Bushfires in Catchments
Pipeline Construction Status - Bushfire
Melbourne Water Advice on Bushfires in Catchments (8 February)
Common Sense Approach to Water Needed in Hot Weather [minister]
Storages Down 11 Billion Litres
January Hits Storages Hard
January 2009
Heatwave Takes its Toll on Storages
Statement on Pipe Burst in Northcote
Melburnians Implored to Save More Water
Storages Decline as Water Use Spikes
Pipeline Construction Update
Protecting Against Bushfire on Pipeline Route
Storages Dip as Consumption Rises
Clarification of Land Entry Issues
Storages Creep Back Down
New Water Figures Highlight Need for Major Projects [premier]
December 2008
Applications Open for $5 Million Community Grants Program
Deluge Delivers More Than 12 Days of Water
Storages Feel Effect of Weekend Rains
Progress Continues on Sugarloaf Pipeline
Comment on Rainfall and Storage Levels
Storages Resume Decline
Compensation Offers Start for Landowners
Melbourne Water Goes to Market for Renewable Energy
Statement on Water Leak
Major Water Works on Greensborough Hwy
Consistent Rain Helps Runoff, Water Use
Community Session Held in Moorabool
First Tunnel Complete
Disappointing Spring Shows Need to Target 155 in Summer
November 2008
Rain Pushes Storages Up and Water Use Down
Pipeline Buys 800ha Conservation Area
Comment on Rainfall and Storage Levels
Melbourne Targets 155 Litres Per Day [premier]
Protecting Melbourne’s Catchments From Fire
Water for Sugarloaf Pipeline Project
Thomson Reservoir Gears Up for a Dry Summer
Storage Levels Down Despite Good Rain
Storages Decline Slightly
Statement on Water Act Breach
First Pipes Laid for Sugarloaf Pipeline
Storages Decline Despite Wet Weather
Local Group Formed to Manage Pipeline Traffic
October 2008
Dry October Disappointing for Reservoirs
Storages Drop Amid Poor Rainfall
Storages Continue Decline
Statement From Cheryl Batagol, Chairman, Melbourne Water
Cultural Heritage Part of Pipeline Design
Bidding for a Cleaner Catchment
Storages Decline Slightly to 34.4%
$5m Grants Committee Selected
Talent on Tap in Water Week Idol
Shorter Showers Urged as Storages Flatline
Static Storages Despite Good Rain
Landowners Invited to Apply for Waterway Grants
Dry End to a Dry Month
September 2008
Dry September Keeps Storage Levels Static
Another Poor Week for Storages
Statement on Water Act Breach
Sugarloaf Pipeline Critical for Melbourne’s Supplies
Investing in Moorabool’s Waterways
Warmer Weather Drives Up Consumption
Sugarloaf Pipeline Construction Underway [minister]
Federal Approval for Crucial Pipeline Welcomed
Low Rainfall Brings Slight Gain
New Director Appointed to Melbourne Water Board
Frog Census Hops Into Action
Steady Start to Spring
Rain Gauges Show Good Winter Falls Across Melbourne
Low Storages Highlight Need to Save Water in Spring [minister]
August 2008
Storages Continue Steady Rise
Darter Rescue Shows Importance of River Health
Compensation Rights Explained to Landowners
Call for Weed Spotters This August
Storages Up By 21.9 Billion Litres
Reservoir Levels at 31.4%
Applications Open for More Than $1m in Grants to Improve Natural Assets
Weekend Rain Helps to Wet Catchments
Storages Make Positive Start to August
State Planning Approval for Sugarloaf Pipeline Welcomed
Students Equipped to Spread the Message
Storages Put on 1.1% During July
July 2008
Storages Increase to 30.6%
Survey Works near Yea
Renewable Energy in the Sugarloaf Pipeline
Storages Up By 0.45%
5 Billion Litres Added to Storages
Farmer Prosecuted for Stealing Water
Consumption Low, Storages Steady
$2 Million to Improve Steele Creek
Storages Steady at 29.6%
Better Flood Protection and a New Wetland for Clayton
June 2008
Rain Brings Slight Increase in Storages
Welcome Rain Over Catchments
Water Savings Help Storages
Stage 3a to Stay in Place [minister]
Melbourne Water Creatures Ask Us to Protect Their Home
Storages Down By 0.36%
May 2008
Autumn Water Savings Help Storages
Welcome Rain Helps to Wet Catchments
Storages 30.7% Full
26 Billion Litres More Water in Storage Than Last Year
Melburnians Continue Saving Water at Record Levels
April 2008
Autumn Rains Needed to Boost Storages
Storages Drop 0.49% This Week
Melbourne Water Announces $5 Million Regional Benefits Grants Program
A Dry Week for Melbourne’s Catchments
Further Refinement of Sugarloaf Pipeline Alignment Presented to Expert Committee
Rainfall and Water Saving Keeps Consumption Down
Update: Melbourne Water Storage Information Temporarily Unavailable
Melbourne Water Storage Information Temporarily Unavailable
March 2008
Melburnians Continue Saving Water
Storages Are at 33.9%
Water Saving Habits Maintained
Storage Levels 24 Billion Litres Up on ‘07
Summer Water Use at Levels of 82/83 Drought
February 2008
Survey Works Continue for the Sugarloaf Pipeline
Storage Levels 24 Billion Litres Up on ‘07
Recycled Water Trials Begin for Major Project
Storage Levels at 36%
Sugarloaf Pipeline Consultation Continues
Preferred Route for Sugarloaf Pipeline
Tackling Willows in Jacksons Creek
Water Storages Down 0.3%
$1.2 Million in Grants for Local Waterways
Storages 36.8% Full
Stormwater Drains not Worth the Risk
Waterways Focus for June Conference
Blue Green Algae Warning Update: Jacksons Creek
January 2008
0.4% Drop for Storages This Week
Rain Provides Some Welcome Inflows
Blue Green Algae Warning: Jacksons Creek
Storages Levels Down 0.5%
Water Storages 38.4%
Melbourne Water Consumption Drops 16 Per Cent in 2007 [minister]
Melbourne Water Confirms Property Purchase
Storages Up and Down
December 2007
Pipeline Contractor Appointed
Water Storages Down 0.4%
Sugarloaf Pipeline Alignment Nearing Finalisation
A Dry Week Sees Storages Down Again
Sugarloaf Survey Works Update
Drawing a Very Australian Story
Water to Power 5000 Homes
Storages Back Below 40%
Fire Protection for Melbourne's Catchments
November 2007
Storages Down 0.2% - Back to 40%
300 Reunite at Upper Yarra Reservoir
Some Welcome Relief After a Hot Week
Sugarloaf Pipeline EES Referral Lodged
Melbourne Water Confirms Pipe Sizes not Negotiable
More Sugarloaf Pipeline Info Sessions Announced
Water Storages at 40.4%
Drought Measures Come Into Effect on Yarra River
Sugarloaf Pipeline Information Sessions Commence
Upper Yarra Reservoir Turns 50!
Falls Facelift for the Future
Sugarloaf Pipeline Information Sessions Commence
Big Wet Boosts Storages to 2007 High
Treatment Plant Works Update
Another Dry Week Sees Storages Dip Again
October 2007
Melbourne Water's Sustainability Report Tabled
100 Million Litres of Water to be Saved
Storages Back to 40%
Melbourne’s Water Storages 40.2%
Storages Over 40%
Draft Waterways Plan Open for Consultation
Storages Up a Further 0.3%
September 2007
Stage 3a Water Restrictions to Remain in Place
Storages Record Weekly Rise of 0.2%
Melbourne Water Confirms it Will not Enter the Water Market
Inflows Continue for Melbourne’s Water Storages
Late Rain Delivers a 0.2% Increase in Storage Levels
Slight Rise in Storages Over the Week
Community Grants Help Make a Difference
August 2007
Stormwater Harvested to Help Sustain Royal Park
Another Dry Week but a Small Increase in Storages
New Program to Keep a Weather-Eye on Werribee Plains Waterways
Dam Spill to Save Water
A Health Check-Up for Local Creeks
Low Rainfall Across the Catchments but a Small Boost to Levels
A One Per Cent Boost for Storages but Plenty More Needed
Love Your Creek - Improve Your Property
Wallan Golf Course Tees Up to the Challenge
Calling All Frog Lovers
Storages Benefit From More Good Rain
Recycled Water Tender Process Cancelled
Storages Reach 36%
July 2007
Storages 35.2% Full
Melbourne to Remain on Stage 3a Restrictions
Melbourne’s Water Storages Up Again
Giving Mornington’s Rivers and Creeks a Thorough Health Check
Steady Rain Sees Storages Up Again
Works to Overcome Flooding Problems
Storages Up 2.2%
Wastewater Gas to Produce Electricity
Love Your Creek - Improve Your Property
June 2007
A Welcome Increase for Water Storages
Funding Available for Young Watercarers
Small Boost for Water Storages
Desalination and Pipelines to Secure Water Supplies
Storages Down 0.1%
Government Backs Docklands Infrastructure Project
Rain Helps Slow Decline but Catchments Down Again
May 2007
Some Welcome Rain but Catchments Down Again
Good Rainfall in the Catchments This Week
Turn Your Autumn Leaves Green
Melbourne’s Storages at 29.2%
Plan Signed to Continue Plant's Environmental Improvement
Students Investigate Water Management Using Innovative Testing Kits at Cherry Lake
Reconnection of Tarago Reservoir a Step Closer
Green Fingered Students Dig in for the Yarra
Good Rainfall in the Catchments This Week
Sewage Plant Open Day a Hit
Drought Contingency
Storages Down 0.4%
April 2007
Platypus Baby Boom in Cardinia Creek
Platypus Breeding in Mullum Mullum Creek
Some Rainfall in the Catchments
200 Students Conduct Waterway Health Check
Storages at 30.8%
Groups Unite to Take Action on Creek Litter
Works to Improve the Health of Blind and Kismet Creeks
Works to Improve the Health of Toolern Creek
Yarra Youth Conference Schools Announced
Water Storages Down 0.5% Since Last Week
Storages at 31.8%
March 2007
Catchments Receive Some Welcome Rainfall
Well Above Average Rainfall in the Catchments This Week
Care for Waterways on World Water Day
Incident at Eastern Treatment Plant
Green Fingered Carlton Students Get Planting for the Yarra
Storages Continue to Drop
Calling All Frog Lovers
Waterway Volunteers Thanked
Storage Levels Down 0.5% From Last Week
Group to Keep a Watchful Eye on Yarraman Creek
Super Summer Savings By Melburnians
Melbourne's Storages at 34.1%
February 2007
Monash Students Take Action on Creek Litter
Repairs to the Punt Road Water Main
Water Storages Down 0.5% Since Last Week
Potential for Algal Blooms in Waterways
Conference First for Our Yarra
Storages Drop a Further 0.6%
Works to Improve the Health of Blind Creek
Melbourne's Water Storages at 35.8%
Improvement Works at Moonee Ponds Creek
Storages at 36.5%
January 2007
Storages 19.7% Lower Than at the Same Time Last Year
Drought Contingencies for Melbourne
Storages 19.7% Lower Than at the Same Time Last Year
Banyan Reserve Project to Protect Creeks and Bay
Melbourne's Storages at 38.1%
Permanent Firebreaks to Meet Increased Fire Threat
Storages Down to 38.7%
December 2006
Well Above Average Rainfall in the Catchments This Week
Melbourne's Water Storages Continue to Fall
Werribee Park Golf Club Confirms Recycled Water Ok
Melbourne on Stage 3 Water Restrictions From January One
Local Students 'just Add Water' to Colourful Calendar
Storage Levels Down Again
Storages Down 0.7%
Watch Out for Summer Storms
Water Savings Helping Combat Record Low Stream Flows
Community Helps Shape Future of Westernport Waterways
November 2006
No Rain Falls in Our Catchments Again This Week
Vic Street Traders Get in Training for River Health
Storages 42.2%
Have Your Say on Westerport Waterways
Carlton North Primary Students do Their Bit for the Yarra
Welcome Rain Falls Across the Catchments
Storages Down to 43%
Water Storage Levels Continue to Fall
October 2006
Catchment Levels Continue to Fall
Storages Down 0.7%
Melbourne's Water Future Secured
Stage 2 Water Restrictions for Melbourne
The Croak Goes Out for Friendly Frog Finders in Melbourne Schools
More Than 210 Extra Fire Fighters for Victoria
Storages Down Again as Warm Weather Continues
Last Stop for Historic Yarra Images
Platypus Survey Results Good News for Cardinia Creek
Dry Weather Continues to See Storage Volumes Fall
Meeting the Greenhouse Challenge
Water Flows to Victoria's Most Stressed Rivers
Fire Season Arrives a Month Early
September 2006
Storages 13.1% Lower Than at the Same Time Last Year
Melbourne's Water Among Best in the World
Storage Levels Down Again
Better Water and New Park for Frankston
Melbourne's Water Storages Down Again
Melbourne Water Confirms Arundel Advice
Local Students Going Green for River Health
Spring Rains Welcome but Storages Down Again
Information Sought on Diesel in Creek
Bulleen Heights Students Stencil Out Creek Litter
August 2006
Storages Down Again - Stage One Water Restrictions Commence Tomorrow
Community Helps Shape Future of Werribee Waterways
Volunteers Needed to Stencil Out Creek Litter
Melbourne on Water Restrictions From September One
Easier Grants for a Better Environment
Sahara to Save Water
Overnight Rainfall Welcome but Storages Down for the Week
Storages Drop a Further 0.1% After Another Dry Week in the Catchments
Calling All Frog Lovers
Some Rain Falls but Winter Totals Still Below Average
Winter Rainfall Totals Still Down for Melbourne's's Reservoirs
Historic Yarra Images Arrive in Abbotsford
Recycled Stormwater - Keeping the Zoo and Moonee Ponds Creek Clean
Local Greenthumbs Celebrate National Tree Day
July 2006
Dry Conditions Continue in the Catchments
Demons Take a Punt on Greening the Yarra
Storages 47.5% Full
Some Rain Falls but Catchments Continue Their Decline
International Youth Coastal Conference - Calling All Schools
Storages Down Again After a Dry June in the Catchments
Environmental Upgrade on Track
June 2006
Water Storages Down Again
Dry Weather Continues for Melbourne's Water Storages
Water Storages Down 0.3%
Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Program Updated
Storages Still Waiting for Winter Rains
A Wetter Than Average Autumn in the Catchments
May 2006
Leaves Still Lying Around Town
Water Storages Down 0.2%
Community Planting to Mark World Environment Day
Water Storages Continue to Fall
Storages Remain Steady for the Week
More Than 800 Visit a Community Asset
Community Help Shape Future of Maribyrnong Waterways
A Wet April for Melbourne's Water Catchments
Platypus Baby Boom for Cardinia Creek
Eastern Treatment Plant Site Incident
April 2006
Storages Hit 50%
Mt Waverley Wetland to Protect Creeks and Bay
Water Plan to Secure Melbourne and Region's Supplies
Water Storages 50.1% Full
Catchments All Enjoy a Drop of Rain Or Two
Environmental Works a Winner for the Coast
Storages Receive Some Welcome Rain
March 2006
The End of Another Dry Week in Melbourne
Helping Schools Help Our Rivers and Creeks
Storages Decline as Games Medal Count Keeps Going Up
Storages Record Some Welcome Rainfall
Storages Down After Another Dry Week in the Catchments
Emily Jansen - Australia's First Winter Woman
Summer Water Consumption Below Average
February 2006
Old Friends Reunited in Platypus Count
Storages Dip After a Dry Week Around Melbourne
Connect to the Yarra
Storages Down Despite Welcome Rainfall
Storages Continue to Decline
Healthy Choices for Our Rivers and Creeks
Waterwatch Group Take Action on Creek Litter
Late January Rains Welcome After a Hot Month
World Wetlands Day 2006
January 2006
Storages Down After a Hot Week in Melbourne
Storages 57% Full
New Plan to Further Improve the Health of the Yarra
Storages Continue to Fall
Water Storages Down After Warmer Days
December 2005
Storages Dip 0.4%
Local Students 'love Living Here'
Storage Levels Down 0.2%
Watch Out for Summer Storms
Rain Helps Lift Storages Slightly
Rivers and Residents Set to Benefit From Melbourne Water Boundary Extension
Water Storages Continue to Drop Despite Average Rainfall in November
November 2005
Local School Joins Water Watcher Ranks
Water Storages Down
Celebrating Diversity at the Eastern Treatment Plant
Good Rain Lifts Storages a Little
$150 Million for Dandenong Urban Renewal Project
Waterwatchers Benefit From Funding Boost
Storages Down a Little
New Bend of Islands Bushland Reserve
Storages Dip Slightly
October 2005
October Rainfall Down
A Celebration of Dobson’s Creek
Old Friends Reunited in Platypus Count
Water Storages Up Slightly
Local Interest in Creek Improvement Plans
New National Car Wash Water Saver Rating Scheme Could Save 15 Million Litres of Water Per Week
Become a Wetland Weedbuster
Storages in Good Shape but More Needed
Platypus Love Living in Deep Creek
Funding Boost for Merri and Moonee Ponds Creeks Water Monitors
Storages Hit 60 Per Cent but no Room for Complacency
National Water Week - World Water Tour
Storages Up... and Mobile
Melbourne Water Announces New Board Member
Help Protect Our Rivers and Creeks
Celebrating Diversity at the Western Treatment Plant
September 2005
Salt Creek Community Information Session
Water Storages Up but September Rainfall Average
Education and Environment Wetlands Winners
Walkers Discover the Western Treatment Plant on a Trek Around the Bay
More Rain for Melbourne's Water Storages
Stormwater to Keep Albert Park Lake Topped Up
Platypus Love Living in Cardinia Creek
Good Rain Recorded in Our Catchments
Community Action to Get Yarra Ready for Games
Ball Raises $100,000 for Water Charity
Water Levels Up 1% Since Last Week
New Program to Research Rare Frog and Birds
Big Jump in Water Storage Levels
August 2005
Further Action to Clean Up Melbourne Waterways
Storage Levels Down on Same Time Last Year
Water Storages Increase
Rare Toadlet, Record Numbers for Frog Census
Local Schools Help Our Rivers and Creeks
Staircase Means Easy Access to Community Asset
Silt Removal Works Help Local Creek's Health
Local Interest in Creek Improvement Plans
Good Rainfall Sees Water Storages Up
Major Work Set to Start for Dandenong Creek
Below Average Rain in July but Nice Drop of Rain Today
July 2005
Green Thumbs From Local School Plant 500 Trees
Little Change in Water Levels
Community Input Sought Into Steels, Pauls and Dixons Creeks Plan
Litter Traps Help Clean Up Kananook Creek
Storage Levels Rise for the First Time Since February
Water Storages Steady
Clean Up Continues Along Moonee Ponds Creek
Dance Your Way Through National Tree Day
$350,000 Litter Trap Project Completed
Work Set to Begin on Yarra River Bank
Water Storages Levels at 52.1%
June 2005
Water Storages Still Up on Last Year
2000 Trees for Site of Environmental Significance
Werribee Water Projects Leading Australia
Slight Drop in Melbourne's Water Storages
New Reservoir Connection to Fight Climate Change
Decline in Water Storages Slows
Leaves Still Lying Around Town
Melburnians Continue to Save Water
More Greening in Store for Andersons and Mullum Mullum Creeks as Part of Yarra Health Works
Driest Autumn on Record for Melbourne's Catchments
May 2005
Thwaites Launches Eastern Irrigation Scheme
Melbourne Water Confirms Maribyrnong Advice
$19.6 Million Pipeline Replacement Project to Begin
Water Storages at 53.3%
Melbourne Water Completes Drain Outlet Survey
Low Rain in the Catchments Continues
Community Planting Day to Mark World Environment Day
Melburnians Continue Strong Water Saving Effort
Reducing Salt a Priority to Help Increase Water Recycling
A Melbourne Icon Opens its Doors
Water Storages Dropping but Still Up on Last Year
100 Trees for 100 Years
Dry April for Melbourne's Water Supply Catchments
Readers Invited to Tap Into the Source
Sewage Treatment Plant Open Days a Hit
April 2005
Storages Continue to Drop as the Land Stays Dry
Low Rainfall and Low Consumption in Melbourne
Melbourne's Water Storages Down 0.5%
Discover Something a Little Bit Different
Quality First Approach at Melbourne’s Eastern Treatment Plant
Dry Times Continue for Melbourne's Catchments
More Platypus Returned to Cardinia Creek
Education Plan for Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands
Funding Available for Landowners to Improve Local Creeks
March 2005
Drop in Water Storages but Higher Than Last Year
Rain Falls at Melbourne's Largest Reservoir
Funding for Volunteer Groups Helps Improve Rivers and Creeks
Funding Available for Landowners to Improve Local Creeks
Low Rainfall Sees Water Use Up Slightly
More Platypus Discoveries in Melbourne’s Creeks
Trial Project to Investigate Elwood Canal Odour
Water Storage Levels Still Up on Last Year
Schools Funded to Help Our Rivers and Creeks
New Litter Traps for the Yarra on Clean Up Day
Catchments Record Highest Summer Rain in Nine Years
February 2005
Thwaites Announces Moomba and Yarra Initiatives
Water Storages Continue to Drop as Summer Ends
Permanent Water Saving Rules From March 1
Funding Available for Landowners to Improve Platypus Habitat
End to Unusual Summer Rise in Water Storages
Repair Works Begin on Storm Affected Rivers and Creeks
Major Treatment Plants Cope With the Wet Weather
Water Storages Continue to Rise
Extra Resources for Yarra and Storm Recovery
Wet Start to February for Melbourne's Catchments
January 2005
Water Storages Drop By Half a Percent
Long-Term Bunyip Main Drain Improvement Program Reaches Next Stage
Storages Drop as Tennis Heats Up
Water Storages Continue to Drop
New Helicopter Joins Fire Fighting Response
Local Sites of Significance
Slight Increase in Catchment Rain During 2004
Frog Spotters Needed for Rare Species Hunt
Closed Catchments Now Available for All to See
December 2004
Siberian Birds Make the Long Trip Back to Werribee
Storages Decline as the Weather Hots Up
December Rain Continues to Fall in the Catchments
Local Environmental Champions Rewarded
Local Students Display Their Artistic Skills
Metropolitan Water Business Become Wateraid Australia Foundation Members
Council Ceo to Lead Melbourne Water
Good Rain in the Thomson but no Change in Water Storages
Call for Melburnians to Continue Water Saving Efforts During Summer
Litter Traps Help Clean Up Port Phillip Bay
Hundreds Converge on Elster Creek to Show Their Support
Creek Landowners Invited to Apply for Funding
Watch Out for Summer Storms
November 2004
Students Lead the Way for Cleaner Rivers, Creeks and Bays
Less Rain but Water Storages Still Rise
Thwaites Announces Permanent Water Saving Rules
Local Wetland Home to Birds Again
Above Average Rainfall Boosts Water Storages
See a Platypus in its Natural Home
Spring Rain Boosts Water Storages
Melbourne Cup Rain Also Falls in the Catchments
Water Efficiency Labelling to Cut Household Water Use
October 2004
Survey Reveals Platypus Living to a Ripe Old Age in Monbulk Creek
Good to See the Rain Fall in the Catchments
$1.8 Million Mt Waverley Project to Treat Stormwater Pollution
Dive Into National Water Week With Melbourne Water
National Water Week Sees City of Yarra Signed Up for Saving Water
Water Saving Display at Museum Helps Homes Save Water
Kananook Creek Corridor: Planning for the Future
Rain Falls in Our Catchments
Eight Dry Years in Melbourne for Water Storages
Old Man Platypus Found in Olinda Creek
Melbourne Waterwatch Visits Elster Creek
September 2004
Melbourne Waterwatch Visits Moonee Ponds Creek
Rainfall Stems Streamflow in Major Catchments
Melbourne Waterwatch Visits Merri Creek
Running Creek Proves Healthy for Platypus
1500 Plants for Markham Reserve
Government Launches Water Recycling Study to Reduce Outfalls
Work Needed to Improve Dights Falls Weir and Fishway
Spring Rain Won't Dampen the Grand Final
Lang Lang River Erosion Contributing to Sediments in Western Port
Melbourne Schools Awarded $50,000 to Care for Our Water Resources
Good Rain Recorded in Our Catchments
$12 Million Boost for Stormwater Use and Water Savers
More Rain Still Needed for Melbourne's Largest Reservoir
Litter Trap Helps Clean Up Local Creek and Port Phillip Bay
Winter Brings Average Rain to Our Catchmentswinter Brings Average Rain to Our Catchments
August 2004
Plenty River Home to One of the Oldest Platypus on Record
Melbourne's Water Storages at 54.2%
$2 Million Bundoora Pipeline Replacement Project Begins
Owls and Platypus Benefit From Spring Planting Along Olinda Creek
Big Boost for Melbourne's Water Storages
Upgrading Melbourne's Drainage System - Cruikshank Street Main Drain, Port Melbourne
Werribee Vision Coming to Life
Werribee Home to New Sustainable Urban Community
Rain Every Day but Still not Enough
$2.4 M Boost to Flood Protection for Kilsyth
Water Storages Up Despite Below Average July Rainfall
$7500 to Help Group Improve Sweetwater Creek
Mordialloc Litter Traps to Keep Truckloads of Trash Out of Port Phillip Bay
July 2004
Water Storages Up 10% on Last Year
Thwaites Throws the Spotlight on Climate Change
Melbourne's Water Storages at 50.7%
Water Saving Still Vital as Storages Rise Above 50%
Melbourne Councils Sign Up to Become Water Savers
Trees and Tunes in Westmeadows for National Tree Day
Water Storages Rise to 49.5%
There's a Rakali in Your River
June Rainfall Above Average in Melbourne's Catchments