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    02 August 2023

    Are Gutter Guards a Good Idea when Collecting Rainwater?

    What a gutter guard is, how it works, and the pros and cons of going the extra mile when installing your tank and plumbing...

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    Blog Tile

    26 July 2023

    What Are the Risks with Jacky Bins?

    Everything you Need to Know about Safe Storage and Handling using Jacky Bins

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    Blog Tile

    04 July 2023

    What are the Benefits of Installing a First Flush Diverter on my Rainwater Tank?

    Everything you need to know about keeping your tank water clean!

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    Blog Tile

    20 June 2023

    All You Need to Know about Using Bulk Bags Safely

    Are you using bulk bags for storage and handling? Concerned about the safety of moving, lifting, filling and unloading these bad boys?

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    06 June 2023

    Combining Rainwater Harvesting with Wastewater Management

    Water scarcity is a growing global concern, and it's essential to explore different ways to manage and conserve this precious resource.

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    22 May 2023

    How Do I Disinfect My Water Tank?

    Everything you need to know about maintaining a healthy drinking water supply

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    Blog Tile Apr 01

    16 March 2023

    Importance of education on rainwater harvesting

    Rainwater harvesting has gained increasing attention in recent years as a sustainable water management practice.

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    02 March 2023

    Rainwater Harvesting as a Sustainable Solution

    Rainwater harvesting is a traditional and sustainable method that can be easily used for collection of water for human consumption or other purposes both in residential and commercial sectors.

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    27 February 2023

    Rainwater Harvesting Around the World - Japan

    Water – or sui in Japanese - is an ever-present power in Japanese history.

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    03 February 2023

    The Future of Rainwater Harvesting: Trends and Predictions

    The adoption of rainwater harvesting is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.

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    25 January 2023

    The History of Rainwater Harvesting

    Rainwater has always been revered by every civilization.

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    13 December 2022

    LARGE SCALE & COMMERCIAL RAINWATER HARVESTING

    The efficient use of water is becoming increasingly important. Water conservation efforts are receiving heightened attention and rainwater harvesting has become a major strategy in today’s economic environment.

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    28 September 2022

    Rainwater Harvesting for Gardening

    Water is far from a boundless resource – while 74 per cent of the planet's water is tied up in the polar ice caps, groundwater accounts for another 25 per cent, leaving only 1 per cent of freshwater to be found in lakes, rivers, air, and soil. Groundwater resources are seriously declining because of population growth, pollution, and drought.

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    Urban heat island

    16 August 2022

    How stormwater harvesting can reduce urban heat island

    Urban heat is an increasing threat to the liveability and productivity of cities, made worse by more frequent and extreme heat days and heat waves caused by climate change. Then again, climate change causes more intense rainfall events raising questions about flooding and damage to fragile waterways. What makes rainwater harvesting a good solution for these problems?

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    14 July 2022

    Rain power: reusing harvested rainwater to generate electricity

    Wikipedia defines rainwater harvesting as the accumulation and deposition of rainwater for reuse before it reaches the aquifer. It is a source to save water inexpensively as well as to replenish the falling water table.

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    30 June 2022

    Sustainability; environmental responsibility; renewable resources…

    We hear these catchcries' in the news, on TV and just about everywhere we go! And we totally agree that as responsible business owners and homeowners, it’s up to us to do what we can to look after our patch of green and minimize our environmental footprint.

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    07 June 2022

    SELECTING THE IDEAL MATERIAL FOR YOUR RAINWATER TANK

    Tasmania is full of cultural icons and landmarks. The Tasmanian Devil, Cradle Mountain National Park, Richmond bridge, exceptional wine and produce… the list goes on. And let’s not forget the good old rainwater tank, as it’s been a staple of many semi-urban and country properties for decades.

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    Australia Made Orion Blog

    25 May 2021

    Pride for Aussie Products Soars!

    The launch of the first Australia Made Week (24-30 May 2021).

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    14 May 2021

    Agfest 2021 - what a ripper!

    This year we were back in the paddock for Agfest 2021, our 8th year as an exhibitor at one of Australia's best agricultural events!

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    25 March 2021

    Mouse plague ravaging Australia's Eastern Seaboard!

    Australia is now facing the worst mouse plague in decades!

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    23 March 2021

    3 million dollars 'Farm Safety Rebate Scheme' launches in Victoria!

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    02 March 2021

    What is Rotational (or Roto) Moulding?

    Rotational Moulding (also known as rotomoulding) is a modern method of manufacturing extremely durable plastic products for today’s marketplace. Rotational moulding is often used for parts that require high-quality finishes, uniform wall thicknesses, high stability and one-piece construction.

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    20 January 2021

    Aussie Farmers beating the odds!

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    21 December 2020

    Merry Christmas from Orion Australia!

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    10 December 2020

    Tips to save water and keep your garden alive this summer

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    30 November 2020

    Orion celebrates National Agriculture Day

    We donned our "I HEART farmers" T-shirts on National Agriculture Day to support Aussie farmers. #AgDayAu

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    26 November 2020

    Prepare your home for bushfire season

    You can never be over prepared for the threat of bushfire!

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    22 October 2020

    We've launched a new range of AQUAPLATE® Steel tanks!

    Learn why AQUAPLATE® steel rainwater tanks are so good!

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    22 October 2020

    King Island Water Treatment Plant

    The recently refurbished King Island water treatment plant installed several Orion Australia water storage tanks.

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    15 September 2020

    HomeBuilder incentives Tasmania

    If you were ever thinking of building a new home in Tasmania, now is the time to do it!

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    18 August 2020

    Proudly Australian Made & Owned

    We're proud to be Australian Made and Owned at Orion!

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    26 May 2020

    Water Tank Delivery

    Water is without doubt, our most precious commodity and it's amazing the lengths that some people will go to in order to capture it.

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    18 May 2020

    Introducing the New Orion Galvanised Tank Range

    The events of the last few months have seen us all retreat to the comforts of our own homes, whether we like it or not! In some ways, it's been nice to take a step back, and reassess the important things in life.

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    Agfest paddock to cloud

    18 May 2020

    Agfest 2020 - From Paddock to Cloud

    If you haven't heard, Agfest 2020 has been moved from trading in its usual physical location, to being a fully online event.

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    21 January 2020

    Are you ready for the bushfire season?

    While much of mainland Australia is already experiencing serious bushfires, it"s not too late to get yourself ready in case a bushfire comes your way.

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    04 October 2019

    Why is rainwater better for the garden than tap water?

    Have you ever wondered why the corn cobs from the famous McCains ad all those years ago was so juicy and delicious? It was because of the rainwater!

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    01 August 2019

    It's Competition Time at Orion!

    From August 1st until September 30th, Orion is giving you the chance to win a night at Thousand Lakes Lodge, with $500!

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    01 August 2019

    What are some tricks, which we can use to save water?

    At Orion, we are extremely passionate about water conservation, it's one of the most precious substances that's on this earth and far too much of it's wasted.

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    BAL Rating

    20 August 2018

    BAL Rating Compliance is simple with Orion Australia

    In line with our 100% commitment to our fellow Tasmanians, ORION AUSTRALIA love to share our experience with both you and your clients, to make compliance with Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) ratings a simpler task.

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    24 April 2018

    Another Great Agfest is Fast Approaching

    The team here at Orion are looking forward to seeing you at Agfest this year and having many great quality discussions.

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    18 March 2018

    We've Reached New Heights!

    Normally septic tanks stay underground.

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    07 June 2017

    The walking sticks were everywhere at Agfest!

    With your help our walking sticks raised $5363.85 for the Kids Cancer Project

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    AGFEST

    28 April 2017

    See You At Agfest

    You won't be able to miss our colourful entry arch.

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    12 December 2016

    Safely open bulk bags with ease

    Introducing the Jacky Reaper Knife

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    Kids Cancer Project

    25 November 2016

    Lending a hand to kids doing it tough

    At ORION AUSTRALIA P/L we are proud supporters of the Kids Cancer Project.

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    Hobart industrial case study

    23 November 2016

    Industrial Panel-Walled Tanks

    ORION AUSTRALIA tanks out-perform in domestic and industrial applications

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    30 September 2016

    Water Works Package

    The perfect package for new home owners. Water tanks, pump & septic tank.

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    26 July 2016

    Orion Water Tank Featured on 'Love Shack' TV show

    The Love Shack producers were filming a particular scene on the show with Beck (the female star) and the plumbers of the show (Howrah Plumbing), trying to solve an unsightly pipe connection to an existing and very unsightly water tank that was completely the wrong Colour (discolored beige- almost light pink).

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    20 June 2016

    Recent Tasmanian flooding.

    You may have heard about the recent flooding in Tasmania...

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    12 May 2016

    Catch it while you can.

    Winter water conservation

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    26 April 2016

    See us at AGFEST

    Orion will have working displays & package deals at this years Agfest 5th-7th May 2016

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    03 February 2016

    Supporting the firefighting effort

    Supporting the firefighting effort in the Lake Mackenzie area.

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    02 December 2015

    Save Millions in a 22,000L Poly Tank

    Did you know a 22,000L tank can hold 110 million raindrops?

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    21 October 2015

    Package Deal for New Homes

    New home builders or buyers get a package deal

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    16 September 2015

    Upsize for $100!

    Upsize to a 3000L Rainwater tank for just $100 More*

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    JACKY® Raimo bulk bag dispenser close up hose

    28 August 2015

    JACKY® Raimo bulk bag dispenser

    The JACKY® Raimo dispenser is set to change the way Australians handle products in bulk bags.

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    28 July 2015

    Innovative Water Tank Delivery to Pieman Heads!

    Congratulations to our innovative customer who recently moved an 11250 Litre water tank from Corinna to Pieman Heads.

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    Federal budget blog article

    02 July 2015

    Federal Budget Announcement

    A JACKY Bin will now be able to be written off immediately, as the value of each bin is less than $20,000!!

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    28 May 2015

    Now Available, Bloo Septic Tanks

    An easy to handle, Australian made septic tank that is fully pre-assembled in the factory and meets Australian Standards

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    22 December 2014

    Free Fire Plug with every 11,250L or 22,000L Tank during January!

    Fire Plugs are innovative fire safety devices which allow roof gutters to be filled with water when bushfires threaten.

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    22 December 2014

    Preparing for Bushfire Season

    If you haven't made ready for bushfire season yet, make no further delay.

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    05 December 2014

    End Of Year Closure

    ORION AUSTRALIA P/L will be closed between 4:00pm Wednesday 24th December 2014, and 7:00am Monday 5th January 2015.

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    22 October 2014

    Deloraine - Home to the Tasmanian Craft Fair.

    Deloraine is the home of the Tasmanian Craft Fair. While in Deloraine visiting the Craft Fair, why not call in and view our range of quality rain water tanks, troughs and bins...

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    14 October 2014

    Supporting the Burnie Ten

    ORION AUSTRALIA P/L is pleased to support the 2014 Burnie Ten event, with the provision of a tank to contain and dispense drinking water at the finish line...

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    07 October 2014

    DESTINATION KING ISLAND

    Working in conjunction with Tasbuilt Homes, ORION AUSTRALIA have recently supplied rainwater tanks for a development project on King Island..

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    06 October 2014

    REMOTE ACTUATOR FOR JACKY BINS

    In a further development for the JACKY Bin range, ORION AUSTRALIA P/L have released a new remote actuated hatch controller...

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    01 October 2014

    HENTY MACHINERY FIELD DAYS

    ORION AUSTRALIA P/L were pleased to be present at the 2014 Henty Machinery Field Days, where there was a good display of JACKY Bins for all to see.

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    30 September 2014

    Rotacon Air Seeder

    JACKY Bins from Orion Australia were the obvious choice for integration into the new Rotacon RA40 Air Seeder...

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    30 September 2014

    HOPPER BINS FOR NEW AIR SEEDER

    Displayed for the first time at the Henty Machinery Field Days site on Sept 23-25, the new Rotacon Air Seeder incorporates four JACKY Hopper bins.

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    05 August 2014

    ORION AUSTRALIA P/L SUPPORTS COMMUNITY CHARITY

    ORION AUSTRALIA P/L are pleased to support the Rapid Relief Team in their work to help in the community and provide support to people in need. For more information about the Rapid Relief Team.

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    Tank Delivery

    24 July 2014

    Reminder re: Tank Deliveries by ORION AUSTRALIA P/L

    In many instances, ORION AUSTRALIA P/L deliver rainwater tanks directly to site.

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    600 Ltr Smooth Slimline Tank Macquarie Island

    18 July 2014

    Orion Australia P/L - Supporting Conservation on Macquarie Island

    Orion Australia P/L have been pleased to support the Macquarie Island Azorella Macquariensis (Macquarie Cushion) Conservation Project (approximately 1545km South Southeast of Tasmania) by supplying a water tank for field officers to use while on the island.

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    Powranna

    12 June 2014

    Powranna Saleyards

    ORION AUSTRALIA P/L were the preferred supplier of tanks for livestock and fire fighting water storage tanks at the new Powranna saleyards.

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    12 May 2014

    JACKY bins save precious time

    Soon after the 1000L side discharge JACKY® bin was released, Joe Cook Ag invested in a fleet of bins to assist with their agricultural contracting business.

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    Macquarie island

    12 May 2014

    Macquarie Island

    Orion Australia P/L have been pleased to support the Macquarie Island Azorella Macquariensis (Macquarie Cushion) Conservation Project by supplying a water tank for field officers to use while on the island.

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