Explainer: How Melbourne Water protects our catchments during bushfires
Victoria has once again seen bushfire activity this January, so it’s natural for people to wonder how Melbourne’s drinking water stays safe when fires are near our reservoirs and forested catchments. Melbourne Water works closely with Victoria’s emergency agencies to protect our water. Here, we explain how we get ready for bushfire season, how our crews respond to fires, and how we keep water quality high if fire gets too close to our catchments.
Protecting platypus: community invited to wildlife-safe fishing event in Yarra Junction
Melbourne Water is inviting the community to a platypus-friendly fishing event on Sunday 15 February 2026 along the Little Yarra River in Yarra Junction, following several recent platypus drownings linked to illegal fishing nets.
Melbourne Water wins Gold at GOV Design Awards, shortlisted for global design honour
Melbourne Water’s innovative learning program, The Future Water Story has won gold at the GOV Design Awards in the Digital – Education category. The program is also a finalist for the BETTER FUTURE World Design Awards, which celebrate outstanding digital education design worldwide.
Melbourne’s water storages down to 75.1%, simple actions can protect supplies
Melbourne’s water storages have recorded their steepest annual decline since the Millennium Drought, driven by hot, dry conditions, record-low streamflows and higher household use.
Melbourne’s Spring Water Storage Report: November rain has limited impact ahead of hot summer
Despite rain falling throughout November, Greater Melbourne Water’s storages have risen marginally since the end of winter as Victoria heads into what’s predicted to be a hotter-than-average summer.
Melbourne Water celebrates reopening of Greenvale Reservoir Park
Melbourne Water is pleased to announce the reopening of Greenvale Reservoir Park’s southern section, unlocking more than 37 hectares of vibrant green space for the local community and visitors to enjoy.
Wetland rescue: Melbourne Water brings growling grass frogs back to life
On a sunny spring day along Melbourne’s Merri Creek corridor, the unmistakable “growl” of growling grass frogs has returned to a swamp that had been dry just weeks earlier.
Empowering farmers as leaders in Climate-Smart Agriculture
Melbourne Water is partnering with the agricultural industry, farmers, Landcare and local government to deliver on-farm trials, workshops, and peer learning that boost farm productivity, protect soil and improve biodiversity.
Melbourne Water statement in response to Victorian Ombudsman report
Melbourne Water welcomes the release of the Victorian Ombudsman’s investigation into flood risk at Rivervue Retirement Village and Kensington Banks. We thank the Ombudsman for undertaking this important work.
Explainer: What is a 1 in 100-year flood event?
Explaining the concept of a 1 in 100-year flood event and its significance for flood risk assessment and planning in Greater Melbourne.
