Australia is the driest continent on earth, yet farming is at the core of Australian life. The question of how is this possible in such a dry environment is fair. The city sider rarely thinks about the source of water, […]

The Millennium Drought During the first decade of the 2000s, eastern Australia experienced the worst drought on record. The scale of the drought was of such proportions that it is referred to as “The Millennium Drought” [1]. The need to […]

With climate change worsening water shortages, issues surrounding water conservation have reached a critical point. In fact, the water crisis is the #1 global risk based on impact to society (as a measure of devastation), as announced by the World […]

Rainwater harvesting is one of the most effective ways to save water and has many benefits for the both individual and environment. When done correctly, the process allows users to collect rainwater that falls on roofs, hard surfaces and runs […]

With climate change worsening water shortages, issues surrounding water conservation have reached a critical point. In fact, the water crisis is the #1 global risk based on impact to society (as a measure of devastation), as announced by the World […]

Climate Overview: South Australia, like its neighbours, is driest in the interior with rainfall increasing as one moves toward the coast. These southern and coastal regions have a milder Mediterranean climate, while the rest of the state is classified as […]

Victoria’s Climate Overview: The southerly position of Victoria means that it tends to be cooler and receive more rainfall than other mainland area, yet despite its relatively small size the climate varies noticeably between areas. Sections in the north-west of […]

Brief Overview of the Rainfall patterns in Queensland: Queensland’s total average rainfall varies quite significantly from year to year and region to region and it’s not unusual to see vastly different weather patterns between decades and areas. These variances are […]

Overview of the rainfall patterns of NSW The rainfall patterns in NSW are affected significantly by factors such as ocean winds and the Great Dividing Range (GDR).The majority of NSW is on the Western side of the GDR and is […]

By checking how much water you use in your household, you could identify ways to save up to 40% a year. This article is full of information that will help you to: Conduct a simple water usage audit in your […]