Water Talk basin progress: authority All jurisdictions must do more to communicate the progress achieved under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. Country News 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
Water More pleas for action A call to end the Murray-Darling Basin Plan along with a royal commission was supported by a vocal group of people in Tongala last week. Sophie Baldwin 21 Mar 2019 21 Mar 2019
Water 10Gl environmental water goes on market Up to 10Gl of environmental water is set to go on the market, with the Victorian Environmental Water Holder selling a small portion of its water allocation to northern Victorian farmers. Country News 21 Mar 2019 21 Mar 2019
Water 10Gl environmental water goes on market Up to 10Gl of environmental water is set to go on the market, with the Victorian Environmental Water Holder selling a small portion of its water allocation to northern Victorian farmers. Country News 21 Mar 2019 21 Mar 2019
Water People power push A push to pause the Murray-Darling Basin Plan continues to gain momentum, with another community meeting planned this week. Alana Christensen 19 Mar 2019 19 Mar 2019
Water New government needs to act fast: professor Rivers running dry, algal blooms, more fish kills and towns running out of water will all continue to plague the next NSW government if it persists with the same inadequate policies on water management. Country News 19 Mar 2019 19 Mar 2019
Water Desal plant may boost low supply Extremely dry conditions across Victoria are hurting the state’s drinking water supplies and increasing the likelihood of a desalination order by the end of March. Country News 16 Mar 2019 16 Mar 2019
Water Drought talks on the horizon Drought will be top of the agenda when Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud and drought envoy Barnaby Joyce visit the Goulburn Valley this month. Country News 16 Mar 2019 16 Mar 2019
Water Waste claims disputed Billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies to increase irrigation efficiency across the Murray-Darling Basin, according to a study from Australian National University. Country News 15 Mar 2019 15 Mar 2019
Water Loud calls to pause the plan A call to pause the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is gaining momentum across the southern Riverina. Sophie Baldwin 13 Mar 2019 13 Mar 2019
Water Helping thirsty farms A passionate Goulburn Valley resident and long-time Kyabram dairy farmer is calling on farmers to help irrigators stressed by exorbitant water prices. Rodney Woods 13 Mar 2019 13 Mar 2019
Water Water costs predicted Even without rain, temporary water prices are not expected to reach the heights of the millennium drought next year, with the ‘‘worst case’’ scenario expected to see prices hit $473/Ml. Country News 13 Mar 2019 13 Mar 2019
Water Plan unrest grows Unrest is continuing to grow across the region, with a new northern Victoria water group demanding a fair go under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Country News 13 Mar 2019 13 Mar 2019
Water Fighting for family farms Wade Northausen is on a mission to do things differently. Country News 12 Mar 2019 12 Mar 2019
Water G-MW issues algae warning People are being warned to avoid direct contact with water in a number of locations where blue-green algae has been found. Country News 10 Mar 2019 10 Mar 2019
Water Three-day flow to reconnect waterways to Coliban River Before the millennium drought, platypus foraging around the banks of the Coliban River downstream of Malmsbury Reservoir was a common sight. Country News 09 Mar 2019 09 Mar 2019
Water Irrigators unhappy with plan Irrigators have expressed disappointment in the Northern Victoria Water Resource Plan, saying despite the length of the massive 1022-page document, many issues remain unaddressed. Alana Christensen 09 Mar 2019 09 Mar 2019
Water Water reliability needed in NSW Murray, Speak Up tells Minister Urgent action is needed to improve water reliability in the NSW Murray region. Country News 08 Mar 2019 08 Mar 2019
Water Group wants political help Southern Riverina Irrigators group is calling for politicians to provide water security and support to the region. Country News 05 Mar 2019 05 Mar 2019
News Man flown to Melbourne hospital after truck rollover at Murchison Police, CFA, Shepparton Search and Rescue and State Emergency Service personnel are on the scene of a truck rollover in Murchison. It is believed a truck rolled off the bridge as you enter the town and has landed in the Goulburn River below. The... Shepparton News 05 Mar 2019 05 Mar 2019
News Oliver’s suddenly closes in Shepparton Ten months after launching with much fanfare, Oliver’s Real Food has suddenly closed. Shepparton News 04 Mar 2019 04 Mar 2019
Lifestyle From homeless to home owner Eagerly awaiting the keys to his new home, Shepparton’s Alex Newling, 20, could never have imagined he would be in the position he is today. Ashlea Witoslawski 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
News School takes ‘immediate action’ following assaults POLICE are investigating two assaults involving Echuca College students in two days. Riverine Herald 06 Mar 2019 06 Mar 2019
