National Water Week

Event Calendar 2008

National Water Week is an exciting time with lots of water-related events scheduled across Australia. This online event calendar provides people across Australia with information about activities planned in and around national Water Week, allowing you to find out what is happening in your local area.

Water Week 2008 celebrations
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
Manning and Great Lakes, NSW
MidCoast Water is running a program of school and community events to mark Water Week 2008 View details
Garden Water Saver Display - Burleigh Heads
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
177- 207 Reedy Creek Road, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Come see Gold Coast Water's Watersaver Educational trailer and Garden Display and learn about new initiatives, information on water restrictions and our latest tips on saving water in your garden and home. View details
National Water Week Display
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
1483 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale, QLD
Display for National Water Week Plus local schools visiting displays and drawing pictures View details
Kingborough Council Schools Poster Competition
1st July 2008 to 1st October 2008
Kingborough, TAS
The Kingborough Council Schools Water Conservation Poster Competition is being held in 2008, with the partnership of Hobart Water. This is the seventh competition and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. View details
National Water Week Photography Competition
11th August 2008 to 25th October 2008
43 Oliver Ave, Goonellabah, NSW
National Water Week Photography Competition View details
Sustainable Living Digital Media Competition
12th August 2008 to 19th September 2008
Cnr Cmabpell and Vulcan St, Moruya, NSW
To celebrate National Water Week and the Sustainable Living Expo, Eurobodalla Shire Council is asking residents to get creative. Show us how you can display your sustainable living ideas in a photo or digital image. There are great prizes on offer and a selection of the entires will be displayed at... View details
Golden Pipeline Reunion (Goldfields Water Supply Scheme)
25th August 2008 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Mundaring Weir Road, Mundaring Weir, Mundaring, WA
If you lived at a pump station on the Kalgoorlie pipeline or made a living from the goldfields water supply, come to a reunion of pipeline people. View details
Design-a-Sticker competition
1st September 2008 to 15th October 2008
, QLD
Mackay Regional Council is holding a sticker designing competition for local primary school students. View details
Green Schools
9th September 2008 to 10th September 2008
Humpty Doo, NT
Upgrade Frog Pond and safe guard from Cane Toads View details
Eyre Peninsula National Water Week Poster Competition
15th September 2008 to 3rd November 2008
Eyre Peninsula, SA
Eyre Peninsula school students are invited to enter the National Water Week Poster Competition for the chance to win great prizes. View details
National Water Week Colouring In Competition
17th September 2008 to 20th October 2008
, SA
Great Prize packs for winning entries in this year's National Water Week Colouring In Competition. Winners to be announced at the 2008 Renmark & District Show. View details
Sydney Water information for Public Libraries
19th September 2008 to 25th September 2008
, NSW
Sydney Water information and activities mail out to public libraries View details
'Up a dry gully' school competition award
27th September 2008 from 6:30am to 8:30am
Bundall, QLD
Award evening to present prizes to students, teachers and schools involved in the 2008 Gold Coast region water competition called Up a dry gully: where has all the water gone? View details
Colour in competition
1st October 2008 to 14th October 2008
Cleveland, QLD
colour in comp will be showcased during NWW at local shopping centre after the winner is announced 14th oct 08 View details
Our Region : Our Water - Photo Competition
4th October 2008 to 23rd October 2008
, QLD
To raise awareness of National Water Week, Cairns Regional Council’s Water & Waste Branch has initiated the Our Region: Our Water Photo Competition in partnership with The Cairns Post. View details
Ecowise NWW activity to support WaterAid and The Salvo's
7th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
, National
In the lead up to National Water Week on 19-25 October, Ecowise Environmental is participating in a sponsorship activity to support The Salvation Army and Water Aid. View details
Pouring of the Waters Ceremony
11th October 2008 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Stumers Creek, Coolum, QLD
Join in a unique celebration of the Sunshine Coast waterways with the Pouring of the Waters Ceremony at the Coolum Kite Festival. View details
Water Quality Information Session
11th October 2008 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Coolum Kite Festival, Coolum, QLD
Learn about the issues affecting water quality on the Sunshine Coast. View details
Carnival of Cultures - Water Display and Info
12th October 2008 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Parramatta Road, Ashfield, NSW
Water information on display at Ashfield Council's Annual Carnival of Cultures. View details
Ribbons of Blue Macroinvertebrate Model Display - Swan Canning Catchment
13th October 2008 to 31st October 2008
Waverley Street, Dianella, WA
A display highlighting the entries of the Ribbons of Blue Create a Creature Competition for the Swan Canning Catchment. View details
Save Water Save Energy Expo
17th October 2008 to 19th October 2008
2 Clarendon, SOUTHBANK, VIC
The 2nd SAVE WATER SAVE ENERGY EXPO partnered with Sustainability Victoria is the only national event of its kind. It is Australia's largest showcase of products and services which save water, save energy, reduce waste, or provide cleaner energy. The Expo offers the community an opportunity to... View details
Canoeing on the Canning - A PD Day for Teachers
17th October 2008 from 8:15am to 3:45pm
Riverton Bridge & Kent Street Weir, Riverton & Cannington, WA
Canoeing on the Canning A Professional Development Day for Teachers - Come on a journey of discovery through this unique region by canoe and on foot. View details
Save Water Save Energy
17th October 2008 to 19th October 2008
Melbourne, VIC
Save Water Save Energy EXPO View details
Dirranbandi Carp Busters
18th October 2008 to 19th October 2008
Balonne River, Dirranbandi, QLD
This event is the final event of a six part series of Carp Busting Competitions throughout the Queensland Murray- Darling Basin. View details
Garden Watersaver Display Burleigh Heads
18th October 2008 from 8:00am to 2:00pm
177-207 Reedy Creek Rd, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Come see us and our Watersaver Educational trailer and Garden Display and learn about new initiatives, information on water restrictions and our latest tips on saving water in your garden and home. View details
Sustainable Living Expo
18th October 2008 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Russ Martin Park, Moruya, NSW
The Sustainable Living Expo runs in conjunction with the Moruya Jazz Festival. It brings together local businesses that provide sustainability products and services and puts them in one central loctation for community members to find out how they can live more sustainably. View details
Traralgon Creek Day
18th October 2008 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Princes Highway, Traralgon, VIC
Learn more about Gippsland Water and the Gippsland Water Factory with our interactive displays along the creek. A barbeque will be provided, and kids can enjoy face painting and lots of showbag giveaways. View details
Osmosis Exhibition and Calendar Launch
18th October 2008 to 19th October 2008
Horton Street, Port Macquarie, NSW
This year, the Osmosis Competition will explore the theme Art of Water through the mediums of photography, drawing, water colour and poetry. The exhibition will be open to the public between 10am-3pm, October 18-19. The winners will be announced at the Hastings Water Week launch on the Town Green... View details
Frogwatch Spring Census
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
Kippax Place, Holt, ACT
Frogwatch is a community frog monitoring program that aims to involve large numbers of volunteers of all ages to undertake frog monitoring and protect frog habitats. In National Water Week, over 200 Frogwatch participants monitor frog populations at approximately 140 sites around the ACT and... View details
Macroinvertebrate Survey
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
, ACT
Its spring, the wattle is blooming! Grab your nets and get down to your Waterwatch site to see what's hapening in the 6 and 8 legged world. View details
Riparian Bio Blitz
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
, ACT
Join ACT Waterwatch in its second annual "Bio Blitz" of the region's rivers, lakes and ponds and help assess the health of our riparian zones. View details
Household Water Diaries
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
ACT and region, ACT
Keep a Water Diary to track the water use of individuals within your household. View details
Smart About Water
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
Emerald, QLD
Colouring-in to promote National Water Week. View details
Riverina Water Colouring In Competition
19th October 2008 to 22nd October 2008
Historic Council Chambers, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga, NSW
Riverina Water County Council Colouring in competition for two school year groups, K-2, 3-6 across the area of supply. Great prizes to be won!!! View details
Speakers Program
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
, NSW
While greater Sydney has a very large water storage capacity, it also has a highly variable rainfall. What rain does fall is mostly on the coast, rather than over the catchments. This, along with climate uncertainty and population growth means we can no longer rely solely on dam storages.... View details
Water Studies Student Support
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
For every student that logs on in the online water studies programs with WideBay TAFE will recieve a mystery water prize. View details
Rainwater harvesting
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
21 Cornish Street, Bundamba, QLD
mywaterwisehome will show how rainwater harvesting and other aspects of water sensitive urban design can be incorprated into homes without compromising your lifestyle. It will suit people who have questions about getting a tank and anyone who wants to learn more about rain harvesting. View details
Tap into the fun of National Water Week
19th October 2008 from 9:00am to 2:00am
Hill St, Emu Park, , QLD
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Waterwise at the museum
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
, South Bank, Brisbane, QLD
An educational display for school groups and families, offering fun activities to encourage water saving. View details
Catchment Day
19th October 2008 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Wallsend Road, Sandgate, NSW
Water Week has been a national environmental event for more than ten years, with Catchment Day a major drawcard in the Hunter. The event is one of fun and learning; raising community awareness about our precious waterways and water resources. View details
Water Expo
19th October 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central, QLD
Expo of Water Related Interest in Logan City View details
Canoe the Surry
19th October 2008 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Caravan Park Road, Narrawong, VIC
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Wetland Cruises
19th October 2008 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Tahbilk Winery, Nagambie, VIC
All hands on deck for FREE weland cruises during National Water Week. View details
Wollondilly Community Nursery Open Day
19th October 2008 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Wonga Road, Picton, NSW
Comoe and join Wollondilly Shire Council to learn more about water conservation and pollution prevention. View details
Family Life Open Garden Day - water conservation education stall
19th October 2008 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
5 Chatsworth Avenue, North Brighton, VIC
Bayside City Council staff will host an education stall, to inform the Bayside community on how to reduce their residential water consumption. View details
Horseshoe Lagoon Fish-a-thon
19th October 2008 from 11:30am to 5:00pm
Cnr Riverina Highway & Pemberton Street, West Albury, NSW
Celebrate national Water Week and take action to protect and conserve Horseshoe Lagoon by fishing for carp in this year's Fish-a-thon. View details
Net Balance Water Challenge
19th October 2008 to 25th October 2008
, VIC
We are hosting a water usage competition for all interested to track the amount of water they use for one week. There is a measurement spreadsheet provided to participants. The person who uses the least amount of water in that week wins a prize! View details
Party in the Park
19th October 2008 from 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Telopea Park, Kingston, ACT
There are things in your water; creepy, crawly, wiggly other-worldly things. Meet creatures that breathe through their bums, are fiercer than lions, more delicate than snow flakes, and masters of disguise. Discover the mini-monsters living in your neighbourhood, get up close and personal and... View details
Waterwise Schools Program
20th October 2008 to 24th October 2008
, WA
Waterwise School Program Recognition Assemblies View details
River Paramedics project - Maitland
20th October 2008 to 24th October 2008
in the Maitland area, Maitland, NSW
Join with other Conservation Volunteers to help rehabilitate the lifeblood of the region - the Hunter River. View details
Water in the Bush
20th October 2008 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT
Water in the Bush aims to give practitioners in the industry the opportunity to hear about current activities and issues within the NT water industry. View details
Ribbons of Blue Macroinvertebrate Model Display - Swan Canning Catchment (south)
20th October 2008 to 31st October 2008
Cnr George Street and Railway Parade, Queens Park, WA
A showcase of some entries into the Ribbons of Blue Create a Creature Competition, where students made model macroinvertebrates. View details
Shoalhaven Water Week 2008 - Opening Ceremony
20th October 2008 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Bridge Road, Nowra, NSW
Celebration of Water Week & Media Awareness View details
Water phorgraphic competition
21st October 2008 to 24th October 2008
Sydney, NSW
NSW staff are invited to submit a photograph of a water landscape or water usage. Winners will be annouced at Friday night drinks in the Sydney Office Hub on 24 October. View details
SA Water Quiz Trail in the Botanic Gardens
21st October 2008 to 24th October 2008
North Terrace, ADELAIDE, SA
Workshops, performances, demonstrations, experiments, tour sand and a special quiz trail in the Adelaide Botanic garden View details
Water Week Idol
21st October 2008 from 10:30am to 2:00am
TBC, TBC - Western Fringe of Melbourne, VIC
See attached Image View details
Russells Creek Walk & Talk
21st October 2008 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Bromfield Street, Warrnambool, VIC
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2008 Report Card Launch
22nd October 2008 from 11:15am to 12:30pm
Kangaroo Pt, Gold Coast, Gatton, Redcliffe, QLD
The results of the 2008 Healthy Waterways Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program will be launched at 4 simultaneous events on Wednesday 22 October. View details
40 Hour Drought
22nd October 2008 to 24th October 2008
, National
See if you can survive on 40 litres of water in just 40 hours. See if you can get your office to save water. View details
Discover the Frogs of Mernda, Melbourne
23rd October 2008 from 7:00am to 8:30am
Mernda Village Drive,, Mernda, VIC
Come along to the wetlands at the Mernda Village to discover how many frogs and other wonderful wildlife are living in this exciting village. FREE! View details
Central Coast Water Week Dam Tour
23rd October 2008 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
, NSW
Residents of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils will have the opportunity to tour the regions water supply system during 2008 National Water Week. The tour will include visits to Mangrove Creek and Mardi Dams as well as Wyong River pumping station and Somersby water filtration plant. Numbers... View details
Wastewater Treatment Plant Open Day
23rd October 2008 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Seventh Street, Mildura, VIC
Come and learn about wastewater, treatment processes and resuse, biodiversity, wildlife and the RAMSA Wetland. Visit the website for more information. View details
Glenelg River and Estuary Walk and Talk
23rd October 2008 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Nelson, VIC
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Vinidex Charity Golf Day
24th October 2008 from 12:00am to 12:00am
Wauchope Country Club, 24 King Street, Wauchope, NSW
Golfers will be teeing off for a good cause on October 24 as a part of a national fundraiser to save lives in developing countries. The Vinidex-WaterAid Charity Golf Day is one of the premier events of the Hastings Water Week calendar. The ambrose event will be held at Wauchope Country Club and... View details
Port Lincoln National Water Week Stall
24th October 2008 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Liverpool Street, Port Lincoln, SA
Eyre Peninsula NRM Board will have a stall outside Coles Supermarket for National Water Week. Port Lincoln residents are asked to share their water saving tips in return for a free shower timer. All the tips will go into a draw to win prizes of books and water saving equipment. Information will be... View details
2008 WaterAid Ball
24th October 2008 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm
Melbourne & Olympic Park (next to MCG), Olympic Blvd, Melbourne, VIC
The 2008 WaterAid Ball will raise important funds to support water, sanitation and hygiene education projects in some of the world's poorest communities in Timor Leste and Papua New Guinea. View details
Smart Gardening Day
25th October 2008 from 8:00am to 3:00pm
26-40 Delancey Street, Celeveland, QLD
I want a beautiful garden, without wasting water.” Make it a reality. Come along to the Smart Gardening Open Day at the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) in Cleveland. View details
Sustainable Gardening Workshop
25th October 2008 from 9:30am to 11:30am
JL Murphy Reserve, Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, VIC
FREE Sustainable Gardening workshop in Port Melbourne View details
Family Funday
25th October 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Fleming Street, Watson, ACT
To celebrate National Water Week ACTEW will be holding a free Family Funday and open day at Rosary Primary School. On the day there will be water saving information and gardening talks, tours of ‘Grass Roots’ – the turf and irrigation research project, a sausage sizzle and entertainment,... View details
Water Wise for Life heroes presentation
25th October 2008 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Centre Stage, 200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong, VIC
Join us at Highpoint to celebrate some of City West Water's best water saving customers. While you're there, exchange your old showerheads for FREE water efficient ones to save water and cut your water and energy bills. View details
Fitz's Challenge
26th October 2008 from 12:00am to 12:00am
Stromlo Forest Park & Tharwa, , ACT
Canberra’s biggest and best known long distance Cycling one day participation event, and “after 21 years is still a challenge, not a race". Ecowise Environmental have a committed team of cycling enthusiasts who are attempting this challenge to raise some money for Water Aid. View details
Narrabeen Lagoon Community Festival
26th October 2008 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
, NSW
Celebrate the past, enjoy the present adn plan for the future of the Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment area. Come join us for heaps of fun free events. Bilarong Reserve, North Narrabeen (off wakehurst parkway) View details
Community Tree Plant to Celebrate PCCCG 10 Year Anniversary
26th October 2008 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Nambour STP, Nambour, QLD
Community Tree Plant to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Petrie Creek Catchment Care Group in improving water quality and biodiversity throughout the catchment. View details
D'BahBQ & Community Beach Clean Up
26th October 2008 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
, NSW
D'BahBQ (byo food and drink) and community beach clean up View details
Open Day at the Water Filtration Plant
29th October 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00am
Fort Bourke Hill, Hillston Road, Cobar, NSW
The Filtration Plant will be open for the public. Operators will be on hand to answer questions. Free BBQ lunch View details
Smart Watering Workshop
30th October 2008 from 1:30am to 3:30am
Sycamore Street, Leeton, NSW
Smart Watering workshops. Learn how to get great gardens wiht less water less money less work. View details
Water Sensitive Cities
31st October 2008 from 12:00pm to 1:00am
168 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA
Free Event - No RSVP Required Dr Mike Mouiritz will introduce the Water Sensitive Cities concept. Then Marino Evangelisti will examine a case study including engineering solutions to complex development in areas with a high water table. This will be an excellent chance for networking. View details
Garden Watersaver Display Southport
8th November 2008 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
500 Olsen Ave, Southport, QLD
Come see us and our Watersaver Educational trailer and Garden Display and learn about new initiatives, information on water restrictions and our latest tips on saving water in your garden and home. View details