Water New report says stop farm water transfers A new government report has failed to identify any easy ways of finding water savings out of agriculture for the Commonwealth’s environmental purposes. Country News 15 Aug 2018 15 Aug 2018
Water Drought water price modelled A new report speculates that if a new drought were to develop similar to the millennial drought, allocation water prices in the southern Murray-Darling Basin would rise no higher than the peak experienced in 2002-03. Country News 15 Aug 2018 15 Aug 2018
Water Speak Up in Cohuna The importance of water to the agricultural community will be high on the agenda at a meeting in Cohuna this week. Country News 14 Aug 2018 14 Aug 2018
Water Speak Up in Cohuna The importance of water to the agricultural community will be high on the agenda at a meeting in Cohuna this week. Country News 14 Aug 2018 14 Aug 2018
Water Gunbower water should go to irrigators-Ryan Calls to redirect environmental water from Gunbower Forest to irrigators have been rejected, with the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder saying the environment must take priority, despite enduring dry conditions. Alana Christensen 14 Aug 2018 14 Aug 2018
Water Book to tell of food origins Entries have started rolling in for a writing competition that aims to educate people about the importance of farmers and what they produce. Country News 09 Aug 2018 09 Aug 2018
Water Call for consistency over carry-over rules An Invergordon orchardist has called for consistency around carryover water rules, as the Victorian Nationals pledge to start a review if elected in November’s state election. Country News 09 Aug 2018 09 Aug 2018
Water McNamara steps up as G-MW chair Goulburn-Murray Water deputy chair Pat McNamara said he was not aware of any friction at governance level that might have led to the sudden departure of the chair, Jo Anderson. Geoff Adams 08 Aug 2018 08 Aug 2018
Water Victorian water allocation up High-reliability water shares have increased across the Murray, Goulburn and Loddon systems in the latest seasonal determination, with higher than expected rainfall behind the trend. Country News 07 Aug 2018 07 Aug 2018
Water Irrigators vent at water meeting Irate irrigators have had their voices heard during a review of the delivery shares system as years of frustration erupted at the vocal meeting. Alana Christensen 07 Aug 2018 07 Aug 2018
Water Nats pledge carryover review If elected at the November state election, a Liberal Nationals government will review carryover water in northern Victoria to make sure the rules are working in the best interests of water users. Country News 02 Aug 2018 02 Aug 2018
Water NSW’s dire straits witnessed A recent tour of regional NSW has left former Gunbower farmer Greg Toll with unforgettable images and clear concerns for distressed communities. Country News 31 Jul 2018 31 Jul 2018
Water Delivery share changes imminent for irrigators The Victorian Government is proposing changes to delivery shares for northern Victorian irrigators and farmers are being asked for feedback. Country News 31 Jul 2018 31 Jul 2018
Water Salinity fight goes on An independent report into salinity management in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has revealed that although programs to combat the problem are helping, there is still more work to be done. Country News 31 Jul 2018 31 Jul 2018
Water Lower Darling in ‘mess’ Darling River irrigators have been caught between competing interests driving the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, an inquiry into the river system has been told. Country News 28 Jul 2018 28 Jul 2018
Water Help for habitat The Victorian Government has announced four new fish habitat projects worth more than $267000 to make fishing even better across Victorian rivers. Country News 27 Jul 2018 27 Jul 2018
Water Making improvements, jobs Major winter works in the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District will deliver improvements for local landowners and bring jobs to the region, the Victorian Government has promised. Country News 27 Jul 2018 27 Jul 2018
Water Taking advisory roles The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has announced 12 new members of the key community advisory body which helps guide the authority’s management and implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Country News 25 Jul 2018 25 Jul 2018
Water Stealthy claim on MDBA water The Federal Government’s announcement it is advertising for projects to save water for the Murray-Darling Basin has sounded an alarm for Victorian water groups. Country News 24 Jul 2018 24 Jul 2018
News Man arrested after series of rammings in Shepparton A man has been arrested after a series of vehicle rammings in Shepparton tonight. Buildings known to have been damaged include: - Stockdale and Leggo on Wyndham St/Nixon St. - Centrelink on Maude St. - Cars were rammed at the Shepparton News. More... Shepparton News 22 Jul 2018 22 Jul 2018
News Boy, 12, dies in Shepparton crash Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are on scene following a fatal crash in Shepparton this morning, August 4. Police have been told a gold Holden Commodore sedan was travelling west on Wanganui Road when it left the road and struck a pole... Shepparton News 04 Aug 2018 04 Aug 2018
News Kialla man charged over crash that killed 12-year-old Nathalia boy Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal crash in Shepparton on August 4. A Holden Commodore sedan was travelling west on Wanganui Road when it left the road and struck a pole near Kittles Road just after... Shepparton News 05 Aug 2018 05 Aug 2018
News Police investigate Shepparton death Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision which occurred in Shepparton last night. Emergency services attended Poplar Avenue following reports of a man struck by a vehicle near Yorkshire Crescent around 11pm. The... Shepparton News 28 Jul 2018 28 Jul 2018
