National Water Week Events

Community Dam to Tap tour
9am - 1.30pm AEDT | 8 Oct 2026

As part of National Water Week, Eurobodalla Shire Council is opening its Dam to Tap Tour to the public for the first time. This FREE unique behind the scenes experience offers community members the opportunity to discover the journey of nadju (water) through the Eurobodalla and gain a new appreciation for one of our most precious resources. Participants will visit:
- Deep Creek Dam: Our northern water storage. Find out how our water gets to the dam and other fun facts.
- Northern Water Treatment Plant: See where the water treatment begins to ensure safe and reliable water for the Eurobodalla
- Moruya Sewage Treatment Plant: See where wastewater is treated and managed.  

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Land of Many Waters Movie and Panel
6pm - 9pm AEDT | 8 Oct 2026 | St John's Anglican Red Door Hall, 15a Page St, Moruya NSW 2537

This month’s sustainability film, from Travelwild TV, celebrates Australia’s magnificent river systems, while warning us of the damage caused by our deadly addiction to chemicals. After visiting the North-West, Kimberly and the Daintree, the film takes us on the journey of the Serpent Dreaming, the creation story of the Great Dividing Range, offering a reframe of the ‘dividing’ range as a connector. Following the film, the panel discussion will focus on local journeys of water. This will be an opportunity to learn about the pragmatics of water operations in the Shire, along with the greater story of water in Eurobodalla – the land of many waters.

Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.

The films are rated PG and are suitable for school-aged children. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  

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WaterAid Walk for Water 2026
19-23 Oct 2026

696 million people in the world – almost one in ten – do not have clean water close to home. Every day, women and children walk long distances to collect and carry water for their families. Girls and boys often begin collecting water as children and girls continue to collect and carry water throughout their lives. Many girls spend hours each day collecting water, which can leave them with less time to go to school. This is why we need your help – we are asking you to walk for water, so that they don’t have to. All you need to do is walk, run or ride for five days and ask for support from your colleagues, family and friends. Walk for Water is a great way to engage with fellow employees and your networks. Come together as a team to raise awareness and funds for people around the world to access clean water for the first time.

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PropaGATE Innovator Showcase: Spotlighting the Innovators shaping the future of AgriFood wastewater management in WA
5pm - 8pm | 22 Oct 2026

PropaGATE is a government and industry backed Landing Pad program that scouts the world for commercial-ready wastewater technology and brings it to WA's food and fibre processors. At our showcase you will see it in action twice in one evening: first, HydroLeap, a wastewater solution scouted through PropaGATE, running live Spinifex Brewery; then four innovators selected from a global field on how they plan to level up meat processing wastewater, from nutrient reduction to water reuse and resource recovery. Come see what commercialised solutions look like and meet the people behind them.

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Water Night 2026
5pm - 10pm | 22 Oct 2026

Water Night is an annual event supporting stronger action on climate change and water awareness. We ask individuals and households to turn off all taps and running water from 5-10pm with the aim of improving water knowledge and helping people value water more.

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National Water Week: Library Display Competition (Urban Utilities)
1-24 Oct 2026

To celebrate National Water Week 2026, we’re inviting schools from our service delivery area (Brisbane City Council, Ipswich City Council, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Somerset Regional Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council), to take part in our Library Display Competition  – a fun and creative way for students to showcase how we can all save every drop.  
The winner gets a custom water themed mural painted by First Nations artist, Ambrose Killian from Amiwarre. The event will be running from 28th of September to the 23rd October when we will announce the winner on the 28th October

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Kanamaluka / Tamar Discovery Day 2026
10am - 2pm AEDT| 24 Oct 2026

Dive into the mysteries and wonder of the Kanamaluka / Tamar estuary!

You’re invited to explore the incredible environment, wildlife, recreational opportunities, and heritage of our iconic estuary during this all-ages, interactive discovery event.

The Kanamaluka / Tamar Discovery Day, organised by the Tamar Estuary and Esk Rivers (TEER) Program, is a celebration of the Kanamaluka / Tamar estuary and the wonderful diversity of flora and fauna that live there.

This FREE community day offers families a fun-filled day out with engaging displays, and activities throughout the day, plus, you can enjoy discounted tours at Seahorse World and Platypus House - kids go free!

Sponsored by Petuna Aquaculture, Bell Bay Aluminium and Seahorse World.

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Water Listening Lab — 11 Ways to Discover Water
11.00 am–12.00 pm and 1.00–2.00 pm AEST | 24 Oct 2026 | Broadbeach Library, Gold Coast

What happens when we stop looking at water as something we already know?

Water Listening Lab is a participatory experience by interdisciplinary artist and AWA Water Ambassador Juniper Sikora, inviting people to encounter water through listening, close observation, experimentation and sensory investigation. Across 11 encounters, participants will look closer, listen deeper and discover water differently. Presented at Broadbeach Library as part of National Water Week 2026. Two free one-hour sessions. Limited places.  

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Moruya Market Stall - Meet the Council Water team
8am - 12:30pm AEDT | 24 Oct 2026 | Riverside Park, Ford St, Moruya NSW 2537

Learn about the career pathways in water, how water gets to our tap and raise questions you have with council's water team.  

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Guyra Water Treatment Plant Tour
2pm - 3pm AEDT | 19 Oct 2026 | Meet Up: ARC Council Building-Guyra (Customer Service Area), 158 Bradley Street, Guyra

Take a behind the scenes look at how Guyra’s drinking water is cleaned, treated, and delivered to the community. This guided tour gives you a close-up view of the treatment process, the technology behind it, and the team who keeps your water safe every day. A great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and see your local water system in action.  

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Maribyrnong River Flotilla and Parade
10am - 1pm AEDT | 25 Oct 2026 | Footscray Boat Club

Join in a celebratory Flotilla and Parade along the Maribyrnong River in Footscray. Get behind the Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association's campaign for more water in the creeks that keep the Maribyrnong alive. Despite two decades of promises to return water, the Maribyrnong remains one of Victoria's most flow-stressed rivers - squeezed by climate change, over-allocation, and rising demand. Come dressed in your finest with flag or banner in hand decorated with fish, frogs, birds, seals, dolphins, whatever you love. Get creative. Make noise about why the Maribyrnong River should be known, loved and cared for! 

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