How recent rain has changed storage levels
Widespread rain across the states of Victoria and NSW have been a mixed blessing for farmers, but what has it meant for storages?
Water
Basin plan a flop
A four-year study of the Murray Darling Basin found the basin plan failed the environment, despite slashing irrigators’ water use.
Recycled water in sights over contamination fears
An investigation has been launched into the accumulation of “forever” chemicals in soils and food crops irrigated with recycled water.
Inside the struggle to pay soaring water bills
Rural and urban residents are battling to pay soaring water bills with water corporations now bleeding money, as funds dry up.
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Dam levels slip as lack of spring rain drains volumes
Low winter rainfall combined with environmental flows and irrigator demand are draining dam storages at an alarming rate.
Government criticised over water tender lock out
Irrigators must lodge expressions of interest to sell water to the Commonwealth by next month, or they will be locked out of next year’s tenders.
Murray River green tape tie-up
Water Minister Tanya Plibersek is rushing to declare the Lower Murray a “critically endangered” ecosystem, before the federal election.
Compliance, conflict of interest risks raised at Department of Water
Serious concerns have been raised regarding DCCEEW’s dual function as a major water buyer and water policy setter with the ability to manipulate prices.
Duxton Water announce record half-year profit
Corporate water holder Duxton Water Limited has announced its highest ever half-year net profit, as the federal government continues its water recovery efforts.
Push to recognise waterways as ‘living entities’
The federal and Victorian Labor Governments are forging ahead with plans to recognise all waterways as “living entities”.
Record water price: $17,290 a megalitre
The Albanese Government paid a record $17,290/ML for cap-equivalent water, as irrigators hold back, knowing prices will rise.
Scientists call for more water for Murray Darling Basin rivers
Wentworth Group scientists have called for an additional 726GL of water to be added to the Murray Darling Basin target, in addition to the Albanese Government’s 450GL promise.
Sam Mitchell in multi-million dollar water deal
Embattled businessman Sam Mitchell and his partners have sold $21.75 million worth of water from their US-based investment fund. Read all the details.
$140m delivery share liability bites
Irrigators and dry landholders have been left with 5000 delivery shares they don’t want that will cost $140 million to terminate.
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