Government refuses to reveal details of $55m buyback
The federal government has been slammed for “double standards” after keeping the price, type and source of water it is buying secret, following their first round of Basin buybacks.
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450GL Basin buyout plan released
The federal government’s 2024 water purchasing plan will first target southern Murray-Darling Basin’s private diverters.
Carp turn rivers to mud
Researchers have for the first time measured how carp turned Australian rivers upside down, killing off the native fish food chain.
Feds snap up $55.5 million worth of irrigators’ water
The Albanese government has splashed out millions to buy 33 parcels of irrigators’ water entitlements, through its first tender. See who sold and how much.
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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.
Revealed: Why the Lower Darling flood has been held back
Farmers in Far West NSW say a “bizarre” decision by WaterNSW will threaten livelihoods and the environment.
Water prices to spike if Labor win
Water entitlement prices will surge if the ALP is victorious on Saturday, after a new MDB promise from Anthony Albanese’s camp.
‘Mammoth flood’ fears for Murray River
Murray River farmer Richard Sargood is voicing his fear of being beneath a close-to-capacity Hume Dam after the MDBA began increasing releases from storage.
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