A handbook for water utilities: engaging and supporting businesses to be water efficient with Adam Jones and Jethro Laidlaw

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Adam Jones (Principal Engineer) from BMT and Jethro Laidlaw (Manager of Water Efficiency) from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss a newl…

Investigation on removal of PFAS using water treatment sludge and biochar with Dr Duc Nguyen

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Dr Duc Nguyen (Technology Project Engineer, Circular Economy Team, South East Water) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss innovative approaches to PFAS removal using water treatment sludge and biosolid-derived…

Turning the tap on water literacy with Tracey Willingham and Shane Jacobson

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Tracey Willingham (Manager, Water Literacy and Education at Sydney Water) and Shane Jacobson (Actor, Comedian, and Sydney Water Ambassador) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss turning the tap on water literacy…

From research to reality: how the Water e-Journal drives practice with Nick Swain

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Nick Swain (Manager, Research and Development at SA Water; Member, Water e-Journal Technical Committee) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss how the Water e-Journal bridges the gap between research and real-wor…

More than safety: tackling psychological risks in the water sector with Paul Clifford

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Paul Clifford (Psychologist, Paul Clifford Psychology) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss tackling psychological risks in the water sector. Paul explains the growing importance of psychosocial risk managemen…

Securing our water future: water resilience in a changing climate with Ashley Kingsborough

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series recorded at Ozwater'25 in May 2025, Dr Ashley Kingsborough (Senior Manager Water Futures and Security, SA Water) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss water security in the face of South Australia's record-break…

Real time SCADA analytics tailored for managers and engineers with Andrew McVey and Stuart Street

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Andrew McVey (Shoalhaven City Council) and Stuart Street (SAFEgroup Automation) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the power of real-time SCADA analytics in modern water management.  Set against the backdrop of the Sh…

Carbon Credits in the Water Sector with Kate Smith and Anthony Williams

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Kate Smith (Senior Consultant, Aurecon) and Anthony Williams (Manager for Carbon Markets and Strategy, Aurecon) sit down with the Australian Water Association to explore the role of carbon credits in the water sector.  As water utilities st…

Indigenous-led youth outreach using real-world community water engineering challenges with Josh MacLeod

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Josh MacLeod (Pathways Outreach Program Manager, Engineers Without Borders Australia) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss an inspiring Indigenous-led youth outreach initiative.  With a focus on empowering young Indige…

Biosolids production and end use in Australia and New Zealand with Lauren Randall & Beatrice Yong

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Lauren Randall (Team Leader, Drinking Water Quality Program, Hunter Water) and Beatrice Yong (Senior Technical Advisor, Water Corporation) sit down with the Australian Water Association for an insightful conversation on biosolids management.…