Basin buyouts could cost taxpayers up to $10 billion
One of Australia’s largest water holders has warned the government’s Basin buyouts are immoral and would cost billions to complete.
Water
Senate passes Restoring Our Rivers bill
The Senate has passed the Albanese Government’s Restoring Our Rivers Bill, clearing the way for a federal buyout of up to 700GL out of irrigation communities.
Victoria’s largest water owners revealed
The largest water entitlement holders in northern Victoria have been named, including a Canadian giant who owns a mammoth $600m portfolio.
Country schools face enrolment slide
Timber and irrigation towns have seen their school numbers slashed after falling victim to inner city voters’ demands. See the changes in enrolment numbers at every country school in Australia.
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New life jacket rules for kids on boats
Draft regulations are calling for the age requirement to be raised on children wearing life jackets on Victorian water. See the proposed changes.
Basin water trade choked
Irrigators are scrambling to get water through the Barmah Choke and out of the Goulburn Valley, under new rules and deadlines.
SA’s $500m Waterfind water fund
SA Waterfind brokers are trying to raise funds to buy water rights, as the Federal Government seeks an extra 450GL for the MD Basin.
Barmah Choke putting water allocations at risk
A sand slug the size of 13 MCGs will choke the Murray River at Barmah unless it can be fixed in the next 10 years.
Plibersek delivers Murray Darling Basin Plan verdict
Australia’s new Water and Environment Minister has confirmed the Federal Government’s intentions with the Murray Darling Basin.
‘Critical failure’: NSW’s ‘inaction’ on water slammed
The inspector-general of water compliance has issued the NSW Government an ultimatum to deliver on their 20 Water Resource Plans.
Emails reveal NSW water agreement breach
NSW Parks and Wildlife Service has sought a licence to capture water before it reaches the Darling River, angering downstream communities.
Cold, wet winter predicted
Key cropping areas have received welcome rainfall over the past week, and La Nina’s presence means there’s plenty more on the way.
Darling flows soar after northern rain
A huge surge of water is flowing towards the Menindee Lakes following recent rain — which has affected cotton harvest and winter planting.
Flood imminent in far west NSW
Properties in Menindee and along the Lower Darling-Barka and Great Darling Anabranch rivers are expected to be inundated by mid-next week.
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