The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne Water

'Perceived' conflict forced out flood review chief

Melbourne Water will appoint a new independent lead for the Maribyrnong flood review after Nick Wimbush stood down from the role.

AAP · Feb 7, 2023

Residents along Maribyrnong River still out of homes after flooding in Melbourne's west

More than two months on from the flooding in Melbourne's west, some residents are still dealing with the fallout and living in temporary accommodation as they wait for their homes to be repaired.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Australia’s Best Tap Water City Has Been Crowned, Will Now Compete At Global Tap Water Champs

My emotional support water bottle is ready.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 12, 2022

As Melbourne clean-up begins, concerns raised over whether Flemington Racecourse wall exacerbated flooding

Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse, home to next month's Melbourne Cup, escaped severe flooding as homes around it were inundated on Friday. The racecourse has a rock wall to protect it from flooding.

ABC News · Oct 14, 2022

Victoria's giant Thomson Dam could spill for the first time in decades

Communities downstream from one of Victoria's largest dams are monitoring conditions, with warnings rainfall in coming days could see it spill for the first time since 1996.

ABC News · Oct 13, 2022

Development promoted for its sustainability given approval for untreated stormwater to flow into creek

A Melbourne project that includes a shopping centre and hundreds of homes is being touted as among the "world's most sustainable", but its revised plan for stormwater could put a dent in its environmental credentials.

ABC News · Jul 26, 2022