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.
Water
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?
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.
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Border Rivers water sold in eight-figure deal
More than 2050ML of Macintyre Zone unsupplemented water has changed hands for millions after it was sold through auction. See the details.
DNA test IDs Murray Darling Basin fish hot spots
A DNA map of the Murray-Darling Basin shows which fish species are where – from the pests to perch and cod.
Labor announces $300m Basin support package
The Albanese Government has committed $300m in support for Murray Darling Basin communities to offset water recovery impacts, but whether the amount is adequate or not remains a concern.
‘Exaggerated’: Gov admits it used fake images in water campaign
It took Tanya Plibersek’s water bureaucrats four months before finally admitting a bleak image in their $12 million Murray Darling Basin advertising campaign was a fake.
Hume Dam down to 62 per cent
Hume Dam is sitting at its lowest level for years as a lack of rain in its catchment areas fails to top up supplies and irrigation demand remains strong.
Buried budget table reveals 100GL basin buyout
Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek intends to spend $613.4m in 2024-25 to strip 100 gigalitres out of irrigation communities.
Irrigators lose right to vote
Irrigators in Australia’s most productive food bowl have been stripped of the right to elect their own representatives to customer committees.
SA barrages reaching end of life
South Australia’s lower lakes barrages are reaching the end of their lifespan, but the state government is not developing a strategy to replace them.
$12m Basin advertising splurge
Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek will have spent all $12m of her Murray-Darling Rivers’ advertising campaign by June 30.
Rob Sitch linked to water speculator
Filmmaker Rob Sitch has been linked to a Murray Darling Basin water market speculator, which has struck a multimillion-dollar deal selling irrigation entitlements to the Federal Government.
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