Creamy Polenta With Roasted Corn And Porcini Mushroom - Bordelaise Sauce
A creamy filling Polenta which serves 4.Water shortages
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Films that make a difference
Monday, 23 February 2015We chat to Daniel Simons, director of the Transitions Film Festival, about why you shouldn't miss these films.
Education · Family · Garden · House · Society · Government rebates · greywater · rainwater · rainwater tank · Rebates · save water · Water · Water shortages
Zen And The Art Of Rainwater Tank Maintenance
Monday, 30 June 2014Keeping on top of maintenance is important for longevity of your tank, and it's not as daunting as it sounds.
Choosing water wise plants
Tuesday, 2 April 2013Save water (and time) with these low-maintenance plants in your garden.
Baby steps
Wednesday, 14 November 2012Our editor Emma talks about the new issue and why what food we're putting into our mouths is a more important issue than ever before.
Education · Family · Food · Garden · House · Science · Society · save water · Tap water · Water · Water conservation · Water shortages
Water savers honoured
Tuesday, 20 December 2011The national 2011 savewater! awards® winners.
Education · Family · Food · Garden · House · Science · Society · rainwater · rainwater tank · save water · stormwater runoff · Tanks · Water · Water shortages
Rainwater tanks: a drop in the bucket
Tuesday, 6 December 2011As the belts on our water resources tighten, tap into your own water supply with a rainwater tank for your home.
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Greywater 101
Tuesday, 4 October 2011Learn how to safely reuse your household's wastewater and take water efficiency to the next level.
Family · Food · Health · Science · Society · food crisis · Food waste · Oil · Peak oil · Resources · Water · Water shortages
The three peaks
Friday, 15 July 2011We have a tendency to treat our home planet like there’s no tomorrow. But it’s time to wake up to the three-pronged resource crisis – shortages of oil, water and food – that experts say lies just around the bend.
savewater! awards®
Entries close 8 August
Are you an exceptional water saver? Submit an entry into the 2011 savewater! awards® and share your stories and expertise on efficient water use in the face of changing climate patterns and population growth. The awards are now in their ninth year, and have emerged as Australia’s leading awards for water sustainability. These awards recognise and reward excellence in water conservation and efficiency by business, government, schools, local communities and individuals. Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony to be held in Melbourne in November.
When: Entries close 5pm (AEST) Monday, 8 August, 2011.
Cost: Free to enter.
Click here for more information.
The water crisis and climate change
Friday, 29 October 2010Water shortages are linked to climate change. We have to get smarter about the way we use water.
