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# Orion   
  
Water Tanks 

   
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 [## JACKY®  
  
Storage Bins   
& **Slick** Feeders 

   
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## Bloo   
Septic Tanks 

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## Livestock   
Care 

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 [ ![Procon Industrial Bins](/assets/images/procon-bins-home3.png) 

## Procon   
Industrial Bins 

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## Manufactured in Tasmania for Tasmanians!

  

 

 

 

 ### Latest blog articles from Orion Australia

 

 

 [  ![Orion Rainwater Storage Tank 23](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/volumes/images/blog/2026/October/World-Water-Series/_600x314_crop_center-center_none/169274/Orion-Rainwater-Storage-Tank-23.jpg) 

 16 October 2026

## What Size Rainwater Tank Do I Need? A Practical Guide for Australian Homes and Properties

Choosing a rainwater tank isn't simply about buying the biggest one that fits. The right size depends on how much water you use, how much rain you can collect, and how long you need your stored water to last.

For Australian homeowners and rural property owners, understanding these factors can help avoid both undersized storage and unnecessary expense.

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   ](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/what-size-rainwater-tank-do-i-need) 

 [  ![Ancient Water Storage 1](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/volumes/images/blog/2026/October/World-Water-Series/_600x314_crop_center-center_none/169183/Ancient-Water-Storage-1.jpg) 

 16 October 2026

## How the World Stores Water: From Ancient Cisterns to Modern Water Tanks

Long before modern plumbing, communities faced a challenge we still recognise today: how do you make water available when rainfall is unpredictable?

Across thousands of years, civilisations developed remarkable ways to capture, protect and store water. From underground cisterns to today's rainwater tanks, the technology has evolved, but the principle remains the same — water is most valuable when it is available when needed.

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   ](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/history-of-water-storage-ancient-cisterns-modern-tanks) 

 [  ![Water retention soil sprouting](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/volumes/images/blog/2026/August/_600x314_crop_center-center_none/168953/water-retention-soil-sprouting.jpg) 

 25 September 2026

## Lock Carbon, Hold Water—Double Benefits for Aussie Soils

Australian soils are often exposed to dry conditions, making water retention a key challenge for both farmers and gardeners. One solution gaining attention is biochar—a carbon-rich material that improves soil structure and water-holding capacity.

Beyond water retention, biochar also supports long-term soil health and sustainability.

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   ](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/lock-carbon-hold-water-double-benefits-for-aussie-soils) 

 

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