Current Magazine April 2026
Current is the official magazine of the Australian Water Association, dedicated to inspiring and informing professionals across Australia’s water sector. The April 2026 edition explores how collaboration across sectors, cultures and borders is shaping Australia’s water future, with a strong focus on circular planning, climate resilience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, digital innovation, desalination, catchment health and water education. The issue also highlights AWA Strategy 2030, reconciliation commitments, workforce development, Ozwater’26 and national excellence across the water community.
Featured articles include:
- CONNECTING THE DOTS – Cross-sector collaboration and circular planning are redefining how Australia secures water for industry and communities.
- LEADING BY EXAMPLE – A 20% reduction target is driving tailored demand management, smart metering and measurable savings across government.
- LEANING INTO COUNTRY – How Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership is reshaping water governance through co-creation and cultural authority.
- RESHAPING CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT – Real-time nutrient monitoring in the Derwent is transforming how pollution, runoff and ecosystem health are managed.
- AI AND CLIMATE FORESIGHT – AI is accelerating climate and hydrological modelling, strengthening risk analysis and water planning under uncertainty.
- RETHINKING DESALINATION – Efficiency gains, renewable integration and brine innovation are reshaping desalination’s role in climate-resilient supply.
- HOLDING SPACE FOR BOTH – Cynthia Mitchell AO explores climate leadership, emotional resilience and the inner work required for transformation.
- RESILIENCE ACROSS BORDERS – Utilities in South East Queensland and Vietnam strengthen community resilience through preparedness, innovation and shared learning.
- LEARNING ON COUNTRY – Anangu Water Wisdom blends Traditional Knowledge and education to build water literacy and care for Country.
