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In this episode of the Australian Water Association's Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Natalie Muir and Alana Duncker discuss how digital technologies, smart assets, and workforce capability are helping future-proof water utilities. They explore climate resilience, data-driven decision making, and change management, sharing practical steps utilities can take to strengthen resilience and deliver better outcomes for communities.
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