Victorian water theft penalties fall short
Analysis of Victoria’s water theft laws has revealed a pattern of low penalties and continued illegal take. See the difference between fines and value of stolen water.
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New water trade rules carry six-figure warning
A draft Water Market Reform Bill paves the way for a new code of conduct and imposes hefty penalties for insider trading.
The obstacles blocking the 450GL Basin buyout
To buy another 450GL, Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek must overcome at least three major hurdles. See what they are.
Southeast Aus drying up
East Gippsland and the Bega Valley are starting to dry off, with farmers offloading some stock and assessing fodder reserves.
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MDBA loses appeal
Riverina irrigators have won the right to fight their damages claim against the MDBA on a level playing field.
Safety guidelines needed for algae toxin
Scientists say more research is needed to understand safe levels of a toxin produced by blue-green algae in water and food supplies.
‘A full war’: Irrigators’ warning over water rationing rules
The risk of water rationing has led the Victorian Government to grant irrigators tools to trade their pumping rights, but they are concerned what the rules may lead to.
Dry recreational lakes desperate for secure water supply
A one per cent cut to Grampians Wimmera Mallee water entitlements would secure supplies for its ten recreational lakes.
Individuals to be listed on Victorian Water Register
The state government says listing large individual water holders on a public register will improve transparency, but some are worried it will put their privacy at risk.
‘Hurry up’: Call for action on flood harvest rules
A decade of delay has prompted Bret Walker QC to tell NSW Parliament to get on with regulating floodplain harvesting.
Water regulator forced to defend independence
The NSW water regulator has been forced to defend its independence under questioning on floodplain harvesting.
‘Unbelievable’: Anabranch flows for first time in five years
The first pulse of water since 2017 down the Great Darling Anabranch will “put a heartbeat” back into the struggling environment of the lower Darling.
Floodplain harvesting deemed legal
NSW Greens, Labor and Shooters Party have been dealt a major blow in their bid to block licensing of floodplain harvesting.
Leaks in water trade
A lucky few Murray Darling Basin irrigators hold ‘grandfathered’ entitlements, allowing them to bypass water trade barriers.
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