Yesterday the Liberal Party of Australia formally agreed to remove the commitment to achieve net zero emission by 2050 and the 2030 emissions reduction target from its policy platform. This move follows weeks of internal debate and rising pressure from its partner party, the National Party of Australia, which had already dropped the target. What the decision includes The Liberals agreed to stay in the Paris Agreement and have said they will set climate targets if elected. The

In one of the most water-scarce regions on Earth, the Middle East is rethinking what it means to manage water. For decades, solutions have focused on desalination plants and aquifers: costly, energy-intensive, and unsustainable in the long run. Now, a quiet shift is underway: treating wastewater not as a liability, but as a resource.  From Wastewater to Resource  Water recycling is transforming how cities, farms, and industries operate across the region. Instead of discarding

Every year in October, National Water Week  invites Australians to reflect on the value of water and the challenges we face in protecting it. Hosted by the Australian Water Association , it’s a moment to raise awareness, spark conversation and drive action across communities, industry and government.   For those of us working in infrastructure, construction, and engineering, the message couldn’t be more relevant. Water is not just something we consume, it’s a cornerstone of w