Taking the classroom to Dandenong Creek
School children in the Dandenong Creek area have been doing some detective work to learn about the health of the local waterway as part of an innovative Melbourne Water education program.
![kids learning around tables in park](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/Creek_kids%20%282%29_0.jpg?itok=bHTTekvs)
Happy anniversary to...flushing toilets
It is something we all take for granted, but this week marks 125 years since the first toilet flush in Melbourne! Where do you think it happened?
![site of the first flush](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/site%20of%20first%20flush.jpg?itok=mUWF7aqN)
Let’s talk about science – and Dung Beetles!
To mark National Science Week (August 13-21), Melbourne Water is highlighting a fascinating project underway involving Dung Beetles! More here..
![Two Dung Beetles on a hand](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/Aphodius%20fimetarius%20dung%20beetle.jpg?itok=euSGPKC-)
Leap to it - download the latest Frog Census app
The latest and most innovative version of an app to monitor Melbourne’s frogs is now available. Update or download it now!
![frog on plant](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/frog%20census%20app.jpg?itok=SxoUAnxY)
Innovation leads the way in Water Sensitive City Strategy
The Fishermans Bend Water Sensitive City Strategy has been launched - and it's the largest water sensitive urban design project in Australia! Read more about it.
![city building with green walls provide shade and insulation](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/water%20sensitive%20building%20strategy.jpg?itok=SVCRrv-u)