Our Water Connection

Ready to learn more about the Great Barrier Reef? In part 2 of our conversation with Sheriden Morris we learnt more about strategies to protect the water quality in this unique ecosystem. Listen from Sheriden how all stakeholders involved in the management of this area have explored different strategies to bring everyone on the journey to protect this essential natural asset.  Sheriden is the Mana...

How much do you know about the Great Barrier Reef? In this amazing two-part episode we had a conversation with Sheriden Morris. Sheriden is the Managing Director of the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC), a not-for-profit company connecting and fostering cooperation to tackle the largest challenges in this key region for Australia and the world. This first part focused on understanding the...

Have you heard about PFAS but you are not sure what that means? Join us today to learn about this emerging topic with Professor Denis O’Carroll. Denis is the Managing Director of the Water Research Laboratory and a Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales. His career has been focused on using engineering to address pressing challenges to t...

What happens after you flush the toilet? 🚽 Say no more, it is time to learn about wastewater treatment in Episode 17 of Our Water Connection with Julian Briggs.  Julian is Aurecon’s design director for Water and Wastewater treatment. With decades of experience in the design and optimisation of wastewater treatment plants, he has been involved in major water infrastructure projects in Australia an...

Ready to learn from a perspective that bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary science, offering a holistic approach that can transform the way we manage our precious water resources? Don't miss this enlightening conversation that promises to broaden your understanding and inspire meaningful action in the water sector. In this episode of Our Water Connection, we have the honour of speaking wi...

Circular Economy is a concept that has been around for quite a while, but do you know what it refers to and how is it related to the water sector? You might be surprised but maybe what you work on is already applying circular economy concepts! Join us today for this conversation with Jodie Bricout. Jodie is the Global Circular Economy leader at Aurecon and a member of multiple boards and advisory...

Have you heard of water stewardship but you are not quite sure what it refers to? What about collective action? Join us today as we talk to Saba Dar and answer some basic but extremely interesting questions. Saba is the manager of Water Stewardship at WWF. She is a Water Stewardship expert in the Textile sector with in-country experience in Pakistan, and supporting on-site teams in multiple countr...

All options on the table? Drinking water that once was wastewater? Join us in this episode to learn all things Purified Recycled Water (PRW) with not one, but TWO magnificent guests: Darren Romain and Shane Tyrrell. Darren is the Treatment Planning Manager at Sydney Water. He is passionate about creating conversations around alternative water supplies for communities to ensure Australia has a sust...

We have talked to people in different areas of the water sector. Can we draw a map of the urban water industry? Join us in this episode and listen to our conversation with Roch Cheroux, Managing Director of Sydney Water. With experience in a variety of roles including water utilities and private companies, Roch helped us understand who the main stakeholders that have a play in the water sector are...

Join us in this episode with Professor Anne Poelina, a Nyikina Warrwa woman, active community leader, respected academic researcher and Associate Commissioner with the Productivity Commission working on the National Water Reform 2024. Professor Anne enlightened our conversation with her wisdom and her powerful views of the past, present and future. She challenged our views around our current inter...

Australia is a relatively small country in terms of population, most water supply utilities should be fairly similar right?  Have a listen to this conversation with Adam Lovell, Executive Director of the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and find out more. With WSAA being the peak body for water utilities in Australia and New Zealand, Adam provides national leadership in policy positi...

Time to have a broader look into our water challenges!  Listen to this conversation with Patrick Hill, President of Global Operations at Jacobs. With experience in design, delivery and project management for large water infrastructure projects, Patrick leads Jacobs in tackling some of our biggest challenges. We discussed some examples of the big challenges that the water sector faces in different...

Did you know water services are regulated? Join us in this inspiring conversation to learn more about this world. In this episode, we sat down with Danielle Francis, Manager of Policy and Strategy at the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA). The premise was simple, what is water regulation? But we learnt so much more! Danielle is dedicated to helping the water industry thrive. She seeks...

Join us on this episode as we explore the intricate world of water infrastructure projects and their lifecycles. Our guest speaker is Mal Shepherd, Chief Developing Officer at Sunwater! He has over 35 years of invaluable experience in the water industry, both domestically and internationally. Mal has played a pivotal role in delivering some of Australia's most significant water infrastructure...

Dive into the realm of water policy with our latest episode featuring the brilliant Ryan Gormly! 🌊 As an esteemed economist and policy advisor, Ryan has extensive knowledge of Australia's rural and urban water sectors. With a career rooted in water policy, Ryan's expertise shines as we discuss the vital importance of water policy, who holds responsibility, and the intricate process behi...

Join us in the fifth episode of Our Water Connection where we talked to Andrew Margetts about delivering water services to the community and the great potential that technology has in this aspect of the sector! Andrew is the CEO of New Plumbing Solutions, a plumbing company that provides high-quality, safety-first plumbing maintenance and civil works for water and sewerage to government and commer...

Welcome to Our Water Connection, where education, communication, and connection converge to increase your water curiosity!💧 In our fourth episode of Our Water Connection, Leith Boully and I explore the complexities surrounding the Murray-Darling Basin in Australia, a vital yet challenging water body. Leith Boully, a seasoned director in the water sector and founding director of WaterTrust Austral...

Welcome to Our Water Connection, where education, communication, and connection converge to increase your water curiosity!💧We're breaking down the barriers of complexity to make water knowledge accessible to all. In our second episode, we unravel the vital realm of water treatment with Sally Williamson, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of diverse experience in the water industry. With a...

Welcome to Our Water Connection, where education, communication, and connection converge to increase your water curiosity!💧 In our third episode of Our Water Connection, we delve into the intricate landscape of water utilities with a wonderful guest, Pat McCafferty, the Managing Director of Yarra Valley Water. With over 30 years of experience, Pat takes us on a journey through the critical challe...

Ready for a podcast that makes waves? Welcome to Our Water Connection, where education, communication, and connection converge to increase your water curiosity!💧 Our Water Connection is not just a podcast; it's a mission to showcase the water industry as a vital force in society. We're breaking down the barriers of complexity to make water knowledge accessible to all. Embark on a captiv...