Water ACCC releases interim report into water market Submissions to this Interim Report are requested by August 28 Country News 30 Jul 2020 30 Jul 2020
Water New bill to target water ownership by NSW politicians A new bill has been introduced into NSW Parliament in a bid to improve transparency around the pecuniary interests register, which outlines politicians’ financial interests, by including water ownership. NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey... Country News 08 Jun 2020 08 Jun 2020
Water New CEO for Goulburn Broken CMA Chris Cumming has stepped into the role of Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority’s chief executive officer. Goulburn Broken CMA Board chair Helen Reynolds said Ms Cumming had extensive experience and expertise in the natural resource... Country News 01 Jun 2020 01 Jun 2020
Water New CEO for Goulburn Broken CMA Chris Cumming has stepped into the role of Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority’s chief executive officer. Goulburn Broken CMA Board chair Helen Reynolds said Ms Cumming had extensive experience and expertise in the natural resource... Country News 01 Jun 2020 01 Jun 2020
Water Nationals need a ‘reset’ on water policy A “reset” on water policy is needed from the Nationals, according to Central Murray Floodplain Environmental Group spokesperson Jodie Hay, who said it was time politicians stopped playing politics with water policy. Mrs Hay, who is also a member of... Country News 08 Jun 2020 08 Jun 2020
Water New website reveals science behind environmental flows A new website aimed at giving Murray-Darling Basin communities an insight into the science behind environmental flows has been launched by the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder. The Flow-Monitoring Evaluation Research, or Flow-MER, website... Country News 08 Jun 2020 08 Jun 2020
Water Lower fees for irrigators as new GMW pricing structure gets the green light Northern Victorian irrigators are set to see an average 10 per cent drop in Goulburn Murray Water fees from July 1 as part of a restructuring of the body which will see a $64 million reduction in costs over the next four years. Alana Christensen 09 Jun 2020 09 Jun 2020
Water Calls for a transparent water market State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed says irrigators need a transparent water market to level the playing field. The Victorian Government is currently looking at reforms to water market transparency, to strengthen public confidence in the... Country News 08 Jun 2020 08 Jun 2020
Water Shepparton forum to discuss climate change impacts on water resources A Shepparton forum, run by Farmers for Climate Action, will be held next week, with the impact of climate change on water issues high on the agenda. Principal Scientist in Climate Applications at the South Australian Research and Development... Rodney Woods 26 May 2020 26 May 2020
Water South West Loddon Pipeline completed Thousands of people across central north-west Victoria now have reliable stock and domestic water supply, with the completion of the South West Loddon Pipeline project. Country News 25 May 2020 25 May 2020
Water Senator could be ‘last hope’ for struggling irrigators NSW Senator Perin Davey has been described as “probably the last hope” for achieving balanced water policy that supports the region’s food producers. Rodney Woods 25 May 2020 25 May 2020
Water Farming group wants decision on water rebate scheme reversed NSW Farmers is appealing to the Federal Government to reverse a decision to stop funding for the Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate scheme. Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt advised the NSW Government that the Commonwealth would not provide... Rodney Woods 25 May 2020 25 May 2020
Water Loch Garry gets environmental top-up for first time The flora and fauna of Loch Garry will continue to thrive, thanks to a recent 1000 Ml top-up. Country News 25 May 2020 25 May 2020
Water MDBA admits 375Gl per year is being under-used in southern basin Murray-Darling Basin water resources interim inspector-general Mick Keelty has told a Senate committee that 375 Gl of water is under-used in the southern basin. Mr Keelty spoke to the Multi-Jurisdictional Management and Execution of the... Rodney Woods 23 May 2020 23 May 2020
Water Rain helps cut the price of temporary water Farmers have more than just the recent rain to be happy about, as the downpours have also reduced the price of water. Waterpool chief executive officer Peter Lawford said prices this season peaked at $450/Ml in the Goulburn system and as high as... Rodney Woods 23 May 2020 23 May 2020
Water Basin plan implementation would be disrupted if MDBA splits, authority says Despite calls from politicians and farmers for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to disband, the authority believes splitting up its responsibilities would disrupt the Murray-Darling Basin Plan’s implementation. Recently, Federal Member for... Rodney Woods 21 May 2020 21 May 2020
Water New group to represent southern basin communities The Southern Connected Irrigators and Communities group has been formed to represent southern Murray-Darling Basin communities who rely on irrigated agricultural production. The group is comprised of 15 organisations across NSW, Victoria and South... Country News 18 May 2020 18 May 2020
Water Webinar on the future of the Murray-Darling Basin Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt will outline his vision for the Murray-Darling Basin during a Rural Press Club of Victoria webinar on Thursday, May 21. Born and raised in Bundaberg in Queensland, Mr Pitt is a former apprentice electrician... Country News 18 May 2020 18 May 2020
Water Latest review should lead to more discussions about Lower Lakes management The review into South Australia’s Lower Lakes should lead to more discussion about how the lakes are being managed, not less, according to several politicians and the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists. State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed... Rodney Woods 18 May 2020 18 May 2020
Virus updates Two Shepparton workers test positive for COVID-19 A staff member at First Choice Liquor Shepparton and another at Shepparton Retirement Villages have tested positive for COVID-19. Spencer Fowler Steen 07 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020
News No new cases There has been one further case of COVID-19 identified in a resident of Murrumbidgee Local Health District. Deniliquin Pastoral Times 21 Jul 2020 21 Jul 2020
News COVID-19 fines after police called to Kyabram residence hosting 30-plus gathering NINE people have been issued fines by Kyabram Police after they were found in breach of COVID-19 social-gathering restrictions. Jared Prestwidge 19 Jul 2020 19 Jul 2020
News Benalla Freemasons COVID concerns Family members of residents at Royal Freemasons Benalla are anxiously awaiting test results after a staff member was in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case. Simon Ruppert 04 Aug 2020 04 Aug 2020
