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News 15 Oct 2026

Small-scale desalination technology could be the answer to water security in remote Australia

With water security in the spotlight during National Water Week, new technology supported by researchers at Murdoch University has the potential to solve water scarcity issues in remote and rural Australia.

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A white shipping containing in a field in front of a school surrounded by water tanks.

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Michael Wear standing by the beachside at sunset and Kurt Krispyn sitting by the water on a boat in a wetsuit.

News 16 Oct 2026

Two Murdoch academics nominated for 2027 Australian of the Year Awards

News 15 Oct 2026

Small-scale desalination technology could be the answer to water security in remote Australia

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Kelli MacMillan standing in front of King Edward Memorial Hospital.

News 14 Oct 2026

WA leads the way in supporting happy, healthy families

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Murdoch University Vice Chancellor Andrew Deeks

Opinion 14 Oct 2026

Murdoch gives Deloitte university merger report a fail

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Blog 14 Oct 2026

5 ways to look after your mental wellbeing during exam season

Engineering student in Bayer Pilot Plant

Blog 18 Aug 2026

What ATAR subjects should you take to study Engineering?

Blog 18 Aug 2026

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Engineering and Energy students in front of solar panels

Blog 13 Aug 2026

Top 5 Reasons to Study Engineering and Energy in Perth as an International Student

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