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Gold Coast Water School Mural Design Competition
1st July 2009 to 22nd September 2009
, QLD
To celebrate and raise awareness for National Water Week, 18 - 24 October 2009, Gold Coast Water is asking schools to put their creative skills to the test by entering the Gold Coast Water School Mural Design Competition. View details
Community Recycle Phone Program
1st July 2009 to 30th October 2009
, QLD
Help save the environment and raise money for WaterAid Australia and the Animal Welfare League in the lead up to National Water Week! Recycle your old phone and raise $5.00 for WaterAid Australia or the Animal Welfare League. View details
Primary Schools Colouring-In Competition
7th September 2009 to 12th October 2009
186-190 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg, QLD
Primary Schools Colouring-In Competition. View details
Showerhead exchange with Onka
7th September 2009 to 9th October 2009
, SA
The City of Onkaparinga is participating in SA Water's Swap and Save Showerhead Exchange program. View details
Our Water, Our Future Photographic Competition
14th September 2009 to 14th October 2009
, NSW
To celebrate National Water Week, Penrith Council has launched an exciting Photographic Competition with the theme “Our Water, Our Future”. View details
ACT and Region Frogwatch
16th September 2009 to 24th October 2009
, ACT
Leap into Frogwatch this Spring! Find out all about our local frogs Learn how to identify different frog species Take action to protect these fascinating creatures Frogwatch is an exciting community activity that is open to everyone with an interest in frogs. Frogwatch aims to involve large... View details
Reading the Rivers
17th September 2009 to 18th March 2010
Lawson Park, Short Street, Mudgee, NSW
Reading the Rivers is a regional cultural project devised by Council's Cultural Development Committee. The aim of the project is the creation of a collection of community based artworks that draw attention to the state of the region's rivers with the ambition that the communities of the... View details
Stormwater Harvesting
25th September 2009 from 8:45am to 5:00pm
, Brisbane, QLD
This course will provide an understanding of the processes involved in planning and designing a stormwater harvesting scheme. View details
Digital Photo Competition
1st October 2009 to 30th October 2009
A digital photographic competition open to all residents, businesses and schools serviced by Busselton Water. Our theme is Securing Our Water Future with three categories open to all ages; Junior, Amateur and Professional. Entry is free and must be submitted on the official entry form available... View details
Walk 4 Water
1st October 2009 to 31st October 2009
, National
Could you walk 10,000 steps a day for the whole of October? View details
Follow that Drop!
12th October 2009 to 23rd October 2009
250 Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA
Suitable for school groups only. Years 3-7 Take the journey of a water drop and see how water gets from the sky to your drinking glass! This full day program will unveil the mysteries of water treatment. Follow That Drop! includes a tour of the Happy Valley Water Treatment Plant and science... View details
Chisholm Institute Program of Events
14th October 2009 to 23rd October 2009
, VIC
Chisholm Institute will host a range of seminars and tours for students, staff and industry representatives during National Water Week aimed at raising student and staff awareness on water conservation and security issues View details
Collingwood Sustainable Neighbourhood Walking Tour
17th October 2009 from 1:45am to 3:30am
140 Hoddle St, Abbotsford, VIC
Join Council environment officers on a Sustainable Neighbourhood walking tour of Collingwood. Learn about water sensitive urban design, community gardens, water tanks and more. View details
'Grow your own' Garden Design Workshop
17th October 2009 from 9:00am to 12:30pm
JL Murphy Reserve, Williamstown Rd,, (opposite Page Ave.), Port Melbourne, VIC
Cultivate your desire to grow your own vegies with Dig In garden educator Elspeth Ferguson. View details
Water Smart Cities Film Challenge
17th October 2009 to 6th November 2009
, VIC
$1000 cash and video equipment for the best short film about water smart cities - what are they? what do they look like? how do we become one? Entries close 6 November - visit www.futureshots.com for details View details
Household Water Diary
18th October 2009 to 24th October 2009
Rural or urban ACT region, ACT
Participating households keep a 7 day diary of the reticulated water used according to who, how much, when and for what activity. Additionally, water distribution within the household, including the level and nature of water reuse, is explored through short interviews or answering a self-paced... View details
MDBA International River Health Conference
18th October 2009 to 30th November 1999
31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra, ACT
Over 3 days 2,500 students from across Australia and around the world will converge on the National Convention Centre, Canberra and surrounding areas to discuss climate change and environmental sustainability (18 -20 October). The Conference is open to students from across Australia in years 5 -11.... View details
Swap and Save Showerhead Exchange Program
18th October 2009 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
, SA
The showerhead exchange program will provide an opportunity for the Mitcham Council community to exchange standard showerheads for low-flow water efficient models at no cost. View details
Water Sustainability DVD
18th October 2009 to 24th October 2009
, Tamworth, NSW
Tamworth Regional Council is releasing a 17 minute educational DVD on water sustainability in the Tamworth region. View details
World Water Monitoring Day
18th October 2009 to 24th October 2009
, National
World Water Monitoring Day™ (WWMD) is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies. View details
Lower Lakes and Coorong Recovery
18th October 2009 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
, Meadows, SA
Learn more about long-term recovery planning for the Coorong and Lower Lakes region at the Meadows Country Fair and Battunga Field Day, as part of National Water Week. View details
Don't wait until 2010 to start learning more about water
18th October 2009 to 24th October 2009
, QLD
Don't wait until 2010 to start learning more about water quality or sustainability! Are you building your career in the water industry? Visit this website during National Water Week and claim a gift just for having a look! View details
Future Shots Sustainability Film Challenge
18th October 2009 to 6th November 2009
, VIC
If you are under 21 and living in Victoria we want to know, in three minutes or less, what your thoughts are about sustainability? Are you up for the challenge? There are over $8000 in prizes to be won including cash and computers so start thinking about what sustainability means to... View details
Purified Recycled Water Open Day
18th October 2009 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
River Rd, Bundamba (near Ipswich), QLD
Community Open Day for Brisbane and Ipswich residents to see how purified recycled water is made and supplied to the new $3 billion South East Queensland Water Grid. View details
In Conservation: Water and the Future
18th October 2009 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC
Join renowned environmentalist and NGV Water Trail Ambassador Rob Gell and Tony Kelly, Managing Director Yarra Valley Water as they tackle the big issues on water in a review of the challenges facing Australia and the world in dealing with climate change. View details
PUBLIC FORUM - Securing Our Water Future: What should we be doing?
18th October 2009 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
, VIC
Members of the public are invited to come along and be involved in a forum as part of National Water Week 2009. Several key water experts will be on hand to tackle some of the big issues surrounding water in Victoria. This is a great opportunity to learn more about finding the right balance... View details
Lower Babinda Creek Planting Day
18th October 2009 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
, QLD
Babinda QLD: Come along and plant some local seedlings along Babinda Creek. The planting will form part of an ongoing planting program to increase the water quality and terrestrial and aquatic habitat of the Creek. View details
Take the 4-minute challenge and exchange your showerhead for free
19th October 2009 to 21st October 2009
Under the canopy in Rundle Mall, SA
Can you take the four minute challenge? Come see us to pick up your free Personal Water Saving Plan and 4-minute shower timer. Also bring in your old showerhead an exchange it for a low-flow model. The showerheads are free. Keep an eye out for the 5AA and Nova street teams who will be popping... View details
Onka's shower timer give away
19th October 2009 to 23rd October 2009
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Open Day
19th October 2009 to 23rd October 2009
599 Mount Terricks Road, Echuca, VIC
Will be running tours of the Waste Water and Class B Reclamation Plant View details
Pre-school session and display
19th October 2009 to 21st October 2009
Hovell Street, Wodonga, Wodonga, VIC
Pre school sessions and display will be held at the Wodonga Library throughout National Water Week. View details
The Launch of the New Tapstar Water Education Show
19th October 2009 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Bridge Road, Nowra, NSW
Shoalhaven Water are launching the New Tapstar Water Education Show at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre View details
Margaret River Water Forum
19th October 2009 to 18th October 2009
, Bussell Highway, Margaret River, WA
Forum focusing on current issues and initiatives relating to all aspects of the water cycle within our region. View details
12th Engineers-Operators/Regional Conference
19th October 2009 to 21st October 2009
Cnr Clarence & Hay Sts, Port Macquarie, NSW
Hosted by the NSW Branch of the Australian Water Association (AWA), the NSW Engineers and Operators Specialist Network will come together with Port Macquarie Hastings Council for a conference and exhibition to be held at the newly completed Glasshouse, Art & Convention Centre in Port Macquarie. View details
Osmosis 2009 Awards and Exhibition
19th October 2009 to 18th October 2009
Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW
The 2009 Osmosis Awards and Exhibition. Winners of this year's Photography, Painting and Poetry Competition will be announced, the 2010 Osmosis 'Spirit of Water' Calendar will be launched, digital exhibition of artworks and entertainment. View details
YWP BBQ Near the Lake
19th October 2009 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Gary Owen Drive, Off Lady Denman Drive, Acton, ACT
Young Water Professionals - ACT Branch Barbeque near the Lake View details
Water Forum: Securing our Water Future
19th October 2009 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Alice Springs Town Council, Todd St, Alice Springs, NT
Panel presentations on the theme "Securing our Water Future" in Alice Springs View details
Ecological Values of South Coast Waterways
20th October 2009 from 2:00am to 3:00pm
39 Mercer Rd, Albany, WA
Presentation of recent research on ecological values and characteristics of South Coast waterways. Will be used to better inform water resource planning for potable supplies and to better manage rivers in the future. View details
Sustainable Business Breakfast
20th October 2009 from 7:30am to 9:00am
Gower street, Liechhardt, NSW
Presented by the City of Canada Bay and Leichhardt Council, this unique business breakfast event offers local business a chance to consider how sustainability means good business. There will be a partuicular focus on the sustainability of our water supply. The event will feature an interactive... View details
Mallee Environmental Schools Festival
20th October 2009 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Eleventh Street, Mildura, VIC
A fun filled day of activities for Yr 3 and 4 students to learn about environmental issues View details
The Art of Water Conservation: Water & the Future
21st October 2009 from 8:00am to 9:30am
180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC
Invitation only Business Breakfast exploring The Art of Water Conservation: Water & the Future. View details
3D Model of the Water Cycle
21st October 2009 to 30th October 2009
Riverina Water 91 Hammond Ave, Wagga Wagga, NSW
High schools are invited to make a 3D model of the water cycle View details
Victor Harbor Waste Water Treatment Plant Tour
21st October 2009 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
, SA
Victor Habor primary school site and edcutional tour of Victor Habor WWTP View details
ANU National Water Week Seminar Day
21st October 2009 from 9:00am to 5:30pm
RSES, Building 61 Mills Rd, Australian National University, Acton, ACT
The ANU National Water Week Seminar Day features a full day of presentations from dynamic ANU water research students, academics and some of our external partners and affiliates. This is a great chance to showcase new and interesting research from a variety of disciplines, celebrate recent... View details
SA Water National Water Week Quiz Trail
21st October 2009 to 24th October 2009
North Terrace, ADELAIDE, SA
A water quiz trail in the Botanic Gardens supported by a range of workshops, performances, demonstrations and walks. View details
Water Week Idol 2009
21st October 2009 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
104 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC
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How much water do you use?
21st October 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Temple Terrace, Palmerston, NT
The Territory Government is hosting an interactive water conservation displays at Palmerston Shopping Centre on Wednesday 21 October. View details
2009 Report Card launch
21st October 2009 from 11:15am to 1:00pm
Base of Kangaroo Point cliffs, Kangaroo Point, QLD
Launch of the Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program (EHMP) Report Card at four simultaneous events - Central, Northern, Southern and Western. View details
Primary School Colouring -In Competition
21st October 2009 to 30th October 2009
Riverian Water 91 Hammond Ave, Wagga Wagga, NSW
Primary school students are invited to join in our NWW colouring in competition View details
Water Research Centre Water Wednesday Forum
21st October 2009 from 5:30pm to 6:45pm
North Terrace campus, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA
Water Wednesday A special forum presented by the Water Research Centre of the University of Adelaide When: 5:30 – 6:45 pm, Wednesday 21 October 2009 Where: Napier Lecture Theatre 102 Napier Building North Terrace campus, University of Adelaide 'Managing the Murray icon sites: can... View details
ANU Public Lecture: THIRSTY WORK
21st October 2009 to 18th October 2009
Manning Clark Centre, Australian National University, Acton, ACT
Comedian and prominent climate change activist Rod Quantock will be providing some interesting and no doubt hilarious perspectives on climate change and Australia's water future at this exciting ANU public lecture. View details
Waterwise Gardening Workshop
22nd October 2009 from 12:00am to 12:00am
Weston, ACT
In conjunction with ACTEW, local independent specialists are holding workshops to help you learn about how to have a healthier garden which uses less water. View details
EVPS Water Incursion
22nd October 2009 from 9:00am to 3:30pm
20 Mansfield Street, Epping, VIC
A whole school (prep to year 6) incursion that focus on saving water, securing our water and continue to display water saving behaviours at school and at home. View details
Kingston Raingarden Tour
22nd October 2009 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
, VIC
Join Clearwater and the City of Kingston on a half day tour of raingardens and biofilters in Kingston. Raingardens play an important role in reducing stormwater flows and pollutant loads which drain into our creeks, rivers and bay. View details
Water Supply System Tour
22nd October 2009 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
, NSW
Central Coast Water Supply System Tour. Have you ever wondered where your water comes from? View details
Back to Burrinjuck
22nd October 2009 to 25th October 2009
Burrinjuck Dam Road, Via Yass, NSW
Events celebrating 100 years since the construction of Burrinjuck Dam, near Yass in NSW. View details
AWA WaterAid Charity Golf Day
22nd October 2009 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
, Port Macquarie, NSW
The AWA WaterAid Golf Day is an annual Water Week event hosted by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. This year the nine-hole event will be held at Emerald Downs Golf Course with all money raised donated to WaterAid Australia for project works in third world communities. View details
ANU National Water Week Stall
22nd October 2009 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Australian National University, Acton, ACT
On Thurs October 22, we will be displaying a National Water Week stall in Union Court, ANU, to promote awareness of water conservation practises, water issues facing the ACT, and ANU's new water saving measures. Handouts, information and giveaways available, with representation from ACT's local... View details
CSIRO Land and Water Seminar
22nd October 2009 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Underwood Ave, Floreat, WA
Suitability of Industrial By-Products for Water Treatment in the Swan-Canning Catchment by Dr Laura Wendling CSIRO Land and Water, Water for a Healthy Country Flagship View details
Climate Change — Aquatic microbes link forests and the atmosphere to close the global carbon cycle
22nd October 2009 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Nathan, QLD
Community seminar series. Talk to be given by Dr Peter Pollard (p.pollard@griffith.edu.au) titled "Climate Change — Aquatic microbes link forests and the atmosphere to close the global carbon cycle" View details
"Climate Change — Aquatic microbes link forests and the atmosphere to close the global carbon cycle"
22nd October 2009 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Nathan, QLD
Community seminar series. Talk to be given by A/P Peter Pollard (p.pollard@griffith.edu.au) titled "Climate Change — Aquatic microbes link forests and the atmosphere to close the global carbon cycle" View details
Community Frog night with Waringal Conservation Society
22nd October 2009 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Beverley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Community Frog night with Waringal Conservation Society. To celebrate National Water Week. View details
Community film night - water theme
22nd October 2009 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Alice Springs Desert Park, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, NT
Screening of 2 locally produced films about the importance of water in our community. View details
Canoeing on the Canning - A PD Day for Teachers and Community Members
23rd October 2009 from 8:00am to 3:45pm
, WA
Come on a journey of discovery through this unique region by canoe and on foot. Enjoy this active learning day for local teachers and community members. View details
Youth LEAD
23rd October 2009 to 25th October 2009
Bowna Road, Bowna, NSW
Albury Youth LEAD 23rd-25th October 2009 Youth LEAD is a 3 day, action packed, environmental camp with leadership training, designed to give you the skills, motivation and opportunity to tackle climate change and lead the way to a sustainable future! View details
Cruise Forum: Historic Harbour Pools
23rd October 2009 from 10:00am to 2:30pm
2 Murray Street Darling Harbour, Darling Harbour, NSW
Lecture at museum followed by cruise, picnic and viewing exhibition "Exposed" View details
20 years of TIN Catchment Tour
23rd October 2009 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Bus leaves from 252 Parry Street, TIN's Community Nursery, Newcastle West, NSW
TIN's 20th Anniversary celebrations continue with the return of the infamous 'TIN Catchment Tour'. The bus might not be so loud but TIN is very proud of what it has achieved and we're touring the Throsby catchment to see how it has been transformed through the willing hands of the many. View details
Announcement of state competition winners
23rd October 2009 to 29th October 2009
, WA
Water and our Changing Climate View details
AuSSI WA celebrations
23rd October 2009 to 29th October 2009
, Floreat, WA
20th anniversary awards View details
FREE Waterwise Gardening Workshop
24th October 2009 from 12:00am to 12:00am
Watson, ACT
In conjunction with ACTEW, local independent specialists are holding workshops to help you learn about how to have a healthier garden which uses less water. View details
FREE Turf and Irrigation Tours
24th October 2009 from 12:00am to 12:00am
Watson, ACT
To help celebrate National Water Week you are invited to a free tour of Grass Roots, ACTEW’s turf and irrigation research project at the Rosary Primary School in Watson. View details
2009 Hydro Tasmania ICF Wildwater World Cup
24th October 2009 to 7th November 2009
Mersey River, Cataract Gorge, Wildwater Rivers, Norhtern Tasmania, TAS
2009 Hydro Tasmania ICF Wildwater World Cup View details
Open day at the Water Reclamation Plant
24th October 2009 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Commanage Road, Alice Springs, NT
Power and Water invites you to an open day at the Water Reclamation Plant as part of National Water Week celebrations. View details
Dubbo Water Photo Challenge
24th October 2009 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Church Street, DUBBO, NSW
Displaying the water photo entries to the Dubbo Water Photo Challenge View details
Waterwatch Family Festival
24th October 2009 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Lollypop Creek, Ridge Drive, Wyndham Vale, VIC
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How much water do you use? and how can you save?
24th October 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
247 Trower Road, Casuarina, NT
As part of National Water Week, the Territory Government will host interactive water conservation display at Casuarina Square on Saturday 24 October. View details
Bunnings D.I.Y. Water Saving Workshops
24th October 2009 to 25th October 2009
, National
Water Saving Workshops View details
Back to Dedari Day
24th October 2009 from 11:30am to 2:30pm
8km off Great Eastern Hwy, Approx 150km east of Southern Cross & 50 km west of Coolgardie, Dedari, WA
You are invited to join people who lived along, worked for or serviced the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme at the Back to Dedari Day. The day also marks the reopening of No 8 Pump Station to the public. View details
Efficient irrigation workshops
24th October 2009 to 25th October 2009
, QLD
It's time to know the new watering rules. Find out about efficient irrigation at free DIY workshops at SEQ Bunnings Warehouses. View details
IPDC Water Week activities
24th October 2009 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
117 Forrester Rd, St Marys, NSW
Activities include a seminar, distributing materials and children's painting competition. View details
IWA Efficient 2009
25th October 2009 to 28th October 2009
Darling Drive, Darling Harbour, NSW
The aim of the 5th international conference on efficient use and management of water in urban areas is to provide a forum for the exchange of the most recent ideas, techniques and experience in all areas of water management that could contribute to more efficient and sustainable use of water. View details
Logan City Water and Energy Expo 2009
25th October 2009 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
150 Wembly Road, Logan Central, QLD
Free event, with over 35 exhibitors to educate you on ways to save water and energy, both around your home and at your business. Family focused event, with prizes, giveaways, sausage sizzle and guest speakers. View details

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