Water

South West Loddon Pipeline completed

Thousands of people across central north-west Victoria now have reliable stock and domestic water supply, with the completion of the South West Loddon Pipeline project. For the first time, the newly completed pipeline provides secure reticulated...

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2 hours ago

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Senator could be ‘last hope’ for struggling irrigators

NSW Senator Perin Davey has been described as “probably the last hope” for achieving balanced water policy that supports the region’s food producers. Senator Davey has called for an investigation into “how to better manage our precious...

Rodney Woods

6 hours ago

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Farming group wants decision on water rebate scheme reversed

NSW Farmers is appealing to the Federal Government to reverse a decision to stop funding for the Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate scheme. Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt advised the NSW Government that the Commonwealth would not provide...

Rodney Woods

9 hours ago

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Farming group wants decision on water rebate scheme reversed

Rodney Woods

9 hours ago

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Loch Garry gets environmental top-up for first time

The flora and fauna of Loch Garry will continue to thrive, thanks to a recent 1000 Ml top-up. This is the first time the wetland at Bunbartha has received a delivery of water for the environment. The water is expected to shallowly inundate...

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11 hours ago

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MDBA admits 375Gl per year is being under-used in southern basin

Murray-Darling Basin water resources interim inspector-general Mick Keelty has told a Senate committee that 375 Gl of water is under-used in the southern basin. Mr Keelty spoke to the Multi-Jurisdictional Management and Execution of the...

Rodney Woods

23 May 2020

Water

Rain helps cut the price of temporary water

Farmers have more than just the recent rain to be happy about, as the downpours have also reduced the price of water. Waterpool chief executive officer Peter Lawford said prices this season peaked at $450/Ml in the Goulburn system and as high as...

Rodney Woods

23 May 2020

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Basin plan implementation would be disrupted if MDBA splits, authority says

Despite calls from politicians and farmers for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to disband, the authority believes splitting up its responsibilities would disrupt the Murray-Darling Basin Plan’s implementation. Recently, Federal Member for...

Rodney Woods

21 May 2020

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New group to represent southern basin communities

The Southern Connected Irrigators and Communities group has been formed to represent southern Murray-Darling Basin communities who rely on irrigated agricultural production. The group is comprised of 15 organisations across NSW, Victoria and South...

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18 May 2020

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Webinar on the future of the Murray-Darling Basin

Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt will outline his vision for the Murray-Darling Basin during a Rural Press Club of Victoria webinar on Thursday, May 21. Born and raised in Bundaberg in Queensland, Mr Pitt is a former apprentice electrician...

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18 May 2020

Water

Latest review should lead to more discussions about Lower Lakes management

The review into South Australia’s Lower Lakes should lead to more discussion about how the lakes are being managed, not less, according to several politicians and the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists. State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed...

Rodney Woods

18 May 2020

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Drum calls for MDBA to disband after unallocated basin water was revealed

Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum is calling for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to disband and for its responsibilities to to be handled by different organisations.

Rodney Woods

14 May 2020

Water

Recent rain improves seasonal determination outlook in northern Victoria

Recent rain and an increase in water availability had improved the outlook for seasonal determinations against high-reliability water shares for the start of the 2020-21 water year. That is according to northern Victorian resource manager Mark...

Rodney Woods

15 May 2020

Water

VFF urges farmers to complete water market transparency survey

The VFF is warning against potential changes to water market rules that would expose commercially sensitive information to water speculators and personal details that put farmers’ security at risk. DELWP has launched a survey on what level of...

Rodney Woods

14 May 2020

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Industry questions MDBA involvement in independent review into Lower Lakes

Keeping South Australia’s Lower Lakes filled with freshwater is becoming increasingly difficult, according to an independent review released on May 12. The CSIRO-led review — recommended by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s Advisory...

Rodney Woods

12 May 2020

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NVIC says basin plan hurting sheep and lamb producers in Kerang

The “mismanagement of our irrigation water” is the reason for the national flock numbers to be at their lowest level in more than a century, according to Northern Victorian Irrigation Communities.

Rodney Woods

11 May 2020

Water

NSW rice grower compares global water use efficiency

Making the most out of every drop of water is key to the survival and growth of the Australian rice industry and an urgent step-change is required for the industry to thrive into the future. That’s a key research finding of NSW rice grower and 2017 Nuffield Scholar Mark Groat.

Rodney Woods

11 May 2020

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Water restrictions lifted for Euroa and Violet Town

Stage 2 water restrictions in Euroa and Violet Town have been lifted for the first time in more than 12 months, as significant rainfall increased water storages. Restrictions reverted to Permanent Water Saving Rules on Thursday, May 7. With more...

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11 May 2020

Water

New study criticises Water Efficiency Program

Subsidised irrigators extracted up to 28 per cent more water than those who received no funds under the Federal Government’s Water Efficiency Program, a new study has found. Water management experts across disciplines from the University of New...

Rodney Woods

11 May 2020