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

Queensland’s energy future is set for a major shift with the release of the Crisafulli Government’s new Energy Roadmap, unveiled on Friday 10 October.   The plan aims to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy by improving existing assets, particularly coal and gas infrastructure, while continuing to support investment in renewables and emerging technologies.   The roadmap replaces the previous government’s Energy and Jobs Plan, which had set ambitious targets for