Ruth McDonnell talks about the role of water utilities in land management and biodiversity.

Ruth McDonnell talks about the role of water utilities in land management and biodiversity.

The Australian Water Association's Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad.

The Australian Water Association's Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad.

Australian Water Association Podcast Series Archive

The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.

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The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.
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Ruth McDonnell on the role of water utilities in land management and biodiversity

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Ash Jones (Senior Operations Manager, Advanced Metering at Downer) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss partnering to deliver smart water reading solutions. Ash explains how smart meters offer accurate, real-time water usage insights for utilities and customers alike, and how Downer’s national workforce supports the rollout and maintenance of this transformative technology.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Ash Jones (Senior Operations Manager, Advanced Metering at Downer) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss partnering to deliver smart water reading solutions. Ash explains how smart meters offer accurate, real-time water usage insights for utilities and customers alike, and how Downer&rsquo;s national workforce supports the rollout and maintenance of this transformative technology. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

 Ash Jones from Downer discusses partnering to deliver smart water reading solutions. 

Partnering to deliver smart water reading solutions with Ash Jones

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Scott Chalmers (General Manager Strategic Growth, Osmoflo) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the evolving role of innovation and collaboration in driving climate resilience across the water industry. Scott reflects on technological advancements in desalination and Australia's responsibility in global water leadership.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Scott Chalmers (General Manager Strategic Growth, Osmoflo) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the evolving role of innovation and collaboration in driving climate resilience across the water industry. Scott reflects on technological advancements in desalination and Australia's responsibility in global water leadership. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

Scott Chalmers from Osmoflo discusses the evolving role of innovation and collaboration in driving climate resilience across the water sector.

Water without limits: climate resilience, innovation and circularity with Scott Chalmers

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Nellie Hirschausen (Aboriginal Engagement Lead, SA Water) and Nina Braid (Aboriginal Partnerships Manager, Yarra Valley Water) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss reconciliation in the water sector. They share their experiences working across diverse communities and utility environments, highlighting the importance of co-design, early engagement and leadership commitment to meaningful reconciliation.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Nellie Hirschausen (Aboriginal Engagement Lead, SA Water) and Nina Braid (Aboriginal Partnerships Manager, Yarra Valley Water) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss reconciliation in the water sector. They share their experiences working across diverse communities and utility environments, highlighting the importance of co-design, early engagement and leadership commitment to meaningful reconciliation. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

 Nellie Hirschausen from SA Water and Nina Braid from Yarra Valley Water discuss reconciliation in the water sector. 

Ruth McDonnell on the role of water utilities in land management and biodiversity

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