Irrigators cut water use in half
NSW and Victorian irrigators have cut their water use in half over the past 30 years, to below the Murray Darling Basin Plan targets.
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Fed govt finally contracts Murray Darling Basin photographer
After repeatedly being caught out last year using images from afar afield as Turkey to promote the Basin recovery plan, the federal government has contracted their own photographer.
SA gets tough on water theft
South Australia has the toughest penalties in the Murray Darling Basin for water theft, with other states called on to follow its lead.
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?
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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.
Basin irrigators locked in as corporates gear up
Federal water tender documents show irrigators’ offer to sell are locked in, as corporates are urged to offer parcels of 20GL or more.
Basin plan in need of ‘comprehensive rethink’
The federal government will fall up to 315 gigalitres short of its Murray Darling Basin Plan target, according to an independent audit.
Second round of water purchases begin
The Albanese Government will wade into southern Murray Darling Basin water markets on July 15 to buy 70 gigalitres.
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