Victoria in federal buybacks scramble
Victorian Water Minister Harriet Shing is searching for a way to block buybacks in Goulburn and Murray irrigation communities.
Water
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.
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.
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Irrigation: NSW pumps missing compliant meters
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Water users face thousands in meter upgrade costs
Small water users in five NSW catchments are facing thousands of dollars in costs to comply with water metering rules.
Aerobic rice growing method could drop water use by half
A new trial growing method could open previously unprofitable areas of land up to rice production.
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‘On tenterhooks’: Rice growers nervous as big season gets going
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Murray Darling Basin food bowl brimming
Australia’s cotton crop forecast surges to 5.1 million bales as La Nina pumps ever more water into the Murray Darling Basin.
Rice and cotton plantings to rise
Summer crop plantings are looking strong, as water allocations hit a 20-year best.
Family farm charged $20,000 for water theft
A Lake Meran family farming business has been charged $20,000 for water theft.
Riverina landholder to face court for alleged water theft
A Carrathool farmer will face 13 charges for allegedly taking nearly 1100 Olympic-sized swimming pools of water from an at-risk source.
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