Water Call for action on plan No more water can be retrieved from NSW or Victoria, with the country already ‘‘suffering’’ at the hands of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the Speak Up Campaign. Country News 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
Water Probe needed to assess river bank damage The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority has said additional funding and support was being explored to develop a new lower Goulburn River flows study and long-term environmental monitoring program to investigate the effects of unseasonal high flows on river banks, water quality, native fish and vegetation. Country News 13 Dec 2018 13 Dec 2018
Water Farmers desperate for water ‘‘If nothing changes family farms are going to disappear; people will really start to struggle.’’ Country News 12 Dec 2018 12 Dec 2018
Water Farmers desperate for water ‘‘If nothing changes family farms are going to disappear; people will really start to struggle.’’ Country News 12 Dec 2018 12 Dec 2018
Water ‘Enough is enough’ Victorian irrigators continue to bear the brunt of environmental obligations under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, delivering almost three-quarters of the environmental water in a dry year. Alana Christensen 12 Dec 2018 12 Dec 2018
Water ‘A slimy circle of life’ To most of us, the green slime that gathers on sticks, logs and rocks in our rivers is simply something we keep away from to avoid slipping and falling in. Country News 11 Dec 2018 11 Dec 2018
Water Mayors share plan concerns Four mayors from southern NSW have joined forces in a plea for authorities to protect their communities. Country News 07 Dec 2018 07 Dec 2018
Water Old farmers learning some new tech tricks A number of retired farmers have received a masterclass in drones, courtesy of Goulburn-Murray Water’s Survey Services team. Country News 04 Dec 2018 04 Dec 2018
Water Drum says funds will be game-changing More than half a billion dollars is set to be injected into the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund to bolster the delivery of transformational water projects for regional communities. Country News 02 Dec 2018 02 Dec 2018
Water How to conserve groundwater Groundwater flow from aquifers to rivers, lakes and the ocean affects the productivity and diversity of aquatic ecosystems, but accurately measuring water movement below the soil is difficult for aquatic scientists and water resources engineers. Country News 29 Nov 2018 29 Nov 2018
Water Basin plan questions remain six years on More than 2192 days and $8billion, plus countless meetings and hours of debate — yet the questions about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan continue. Alana Christensen 28 Nov 2018 28 Nov 2018
Water Carp herpes virus might end in anti-climax Carp culling plans continue to make a splash, as experts warn infecting the species with a herpes virus will only provide a short-term solution. Country News 28 Nov 2018 28 Nov 2018
Water Water token price dispute For Caniambo farmer Sarah Kealey, the 20km round trip to the Goulburn Main Channel is a familiar one. Alana Christensen 28 Nov 2018 28 Nov 2018
Water Call for no further impact from water recovery Protection of rural communities is a non-negotiable component of additional criteria for recovering more water under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to regional leaders. Country News 23 Nov 2018 23 Nov 2018
Water Water award win for Loddon Valley farmer Ben Leversha Ben Leversha kicked off a career in farming with a ute, a shovel and enough wheat bags to sow just 30ha — now he is a state champion in the Rural Water Awards for the innovative irrigation practices he has brought to his large Loddon Valley cropping property. Country News 22 Nov 2018 22 Nov 2018
Water Message not heard A Barmah farmer has been left frustrated by recent comments from Federal Water Minister David Littleproud, accusing him of missing the point at a recent Deniliquin meeting. Country News 21 Nov 2018 21 Nov 2018
Water Basin plan meetings cause tension We are not being heard. Alana Christensen 21 Nov 2018 21 Nov 2018
Water CMA seeks advisers The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority is looking for farmers and other agricultural sector workers to be part of the new Goulburn Broken Sustainable Agriculture Advisory Group. Country News 20 Nov 2018 20 Nov 2018
Water Trial for Hume hydro releases The Murray-Darling Basin Authority and energy company Meridian Energy Australia will trial varying water release patterns from Hume Dam to increase power supplies and grid stability this summer. Country News 20 Nov 2018 20 Nov 2018
Riverine Herald Murder on the Murray - mother not guilty says judge A VERDICT of not guilty to both attempted murder and murder was handed down to the Deniliquin woman who murdered her son in the Murray River last year. Vivienne Duck 29 Nov 2018 29 Nov 2018
News Boy charged after Tallygaroopna crash A crime scene has been established after a badly injured man was found in a vehicle in Mooroopna early this morning The vehicle was located at the intersection of Macisaac Rd and Norton Dr by a passer-by just before 5am. Police are investigating the... Shepparton News 05 Dec 2018 05 Dec 2018
News Toddler drowns in Euroa Emergency services were called to an address in Euroa around 9pm last night after reports of a drowning. Police, ambulance and air ambulance attended the scene and treated a 15-month-old-girl. Unfortunately the girl could not be revived. Police will... Shepparton News 07 Dec 2018 07 Dec 2018
News Shepparton Police investigate violent assault Police are investigating a violent assault which occurred at the Shepparton Shopping Plaza car park, at the corner of Archer and High St’s. It is alleged the incident started as a dispute between two males at approximately 11.20 am on Saturday... Shepparton News 07 Dec 2018 07 Dec 2018
