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Showing up for progress
09 October 2025
Progress starts with showing up. Across the country, people are finding ways to move through differences, challenge silos and keep conversations going. From urban panels to Basin communities, this edition is a reminder that when people connect and stay curious, progress follows.
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Making space for the work that matters
24 July 2025
At Watertrust we often find ourselves working in spaces that are complex and contested, and nearly always evolving. That’s part of what makes this work meaningful, and also why we keep investing in the "how," not just the "what."
This edition of our newsletter brings together reflections from people who are doing just that, thinking carefully about the role of trust, the nature of engagement, and how good water decisions are made and sustained.
This edition of our newsletter brings together reflections from people who are doing just that, thinking carefully about the role of trust, the nature of engagement, and how good water decisions are made and sustained.
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What Basin-wide research reveals about fairness in water policy
22 July 2025
New research commissioned by Watertrust Australia has provided new insights into how Australians think about fairness in water policy. The preliminary findings highlight not just what people believe, but why those beliefs differ and where common ground might be found.
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A Young Voice, A Clear Direction
17 July 2025
After six months with Watertrust, Mikayla Hyland-Wood is heading to Oxford, carrying with her the questions, insights, and confidence sparked during her time on the team.
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Doing the hard work, where it matters most
16 July 2025
What does real engagement look like when the issues are complex and the community is weary? Chris Cumming explains why Watertrust is showing up where it matters most.
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Trust takes time and so does lasting change
14 July 2025
Dr Deb Nias is the CEO of the Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group, Chair of Watertrust’s Influence Advisory Committee and one our Directors. She has over two decades of experience working with landholders, First Nations leaders, scientists and government, and remains a trusted voice across the Basin. Deb has strong views about trust and collaboration, and she shares some hard-earned wisdom about what it really takes to make water policy work.
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Honouring leadership, looking ahead
18 June 2025
This edition of our newsletter is a little special. We farewell a founding Director, celebrate a national honour, and share reflections from recent work in the Upper Murrumbidgee, Lower Balonne, and Beetaloo Basin. Across very different landscapes and communities, a common thread continues to emerge about the importance of relationships and the value of being part of conversations that help shape what comes next.
