Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A growing number of new housing developments feature a little known but powerful bit of tech: smart rainwater tanks. That’s where ...

Water authorities will be turning to Melburnians to help with a novel system of 'smart' rainwater tanks and urban lakes that can provide crucial water to support platypus habitat when it's most needed ...

Although the idea of a smart, active water tank is more complex and costlier than its passive counterpart, the active type has clear advantages in terms of energy economy and water delivery. To keep ...

Kathryn Russell receives funding from Melbourne Water and the Australian Research Council. Darren Bos receives funding from Melbourne Water. Rhys Coleman works for Melbourne Water. Has received ...