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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ACCC warns water charges to surge
Australia’s competition watchdog warns federal buybacks will force up Murray Darling Basin irrigators’ water bills.
New National Water Initiative at risk of being watered down
Water ministers met for the first time in a decade to discuss the road ahead for major water reform.
Northern NSW cotton farmer slapped with $25,000 fine
A NSW farmer has faced court after being found guilty of drawing water from multiple bores with faulty meters.
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ACT Basin Plan failure
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How urban water could affect federal buyouts
Victoria’s urban water bodies are sitting on 133GL of excess water entitlements, which could be bought or leased to the federal government.
Victoria in federal buybacks scramble
Victorian Water Minister Harriet Shing is searching for a way to block buybacks in Goulburn and Murray irrigation communities.
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.
Country schools face enrolment slide
Timber and irrigation towns have seen their school numbers slashed after falling victim to inner city voters’ demands. See the changes in enrolment numbers at every country school in Australia.
Irrigation towns at tipping point
Critical agricultural industries along the Murray Darling Basin are at risk of being wiped out from federal water buyouts, leading irrigators have warned.
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