Water Zero water despair Southern Riverina farmers are facing another irrigation season of zero allocation, with major implications for the dairy and rice growing industries. Sophie Baldwin 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
Water Plan used ‘false science’: report The recent release of a scientific report presents a ‘‘once in a lifetime’’ opportunity to rectify some political wrongs, according to Speak Up. Country News 22 Jul 2019 22 Jul 2019
Water No more time for political games: SRI chair The NSW Murray region has been let-down by the NSW Government, according to the head of Southern Riverina Irrigators. Country News 21 Jul 2019 21 Jul 2019
Water No more time for political games: SRI chair The NSW Murray region has been let-down by the NSW Government, according to the head of Southern Riverina Irrigators. Country News 21 Jul 2019 21 Jul 2019
Water Littleproud defends scheme Federal Water Minister David Littleproud has defended the Murray-Darling Basin Plan after a federal scheme to make irrigation more efficient was criticised for favouring cotton and almond farmers. Country News 21 Jul 2019 21 Jul 2019
Water ‘Review needs to be priority’ A Murray-Darling Basin Plan review is needed, says a Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP, who has slammed a recent water allocation announcement. Country News 19 Jul 2019 19 Jul 2019
Water Licence holders get water Groundwater licence holders in the Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection Area have a 100 per cent allocation for the 2019-20 season, with the exception of those in the Barnadown Zone where an allocation of 75 per cent has been announced. Country News 17 Jul 2019 17 Jul 2019
Water Customers can help shape G-MW’s future Goulburn-Murray Water is seeking a dedicated, core team of customers to help determine the prices it charges and the level of services it delivers in coming years. Country News 16 Jul 2019 16 Jul 2019
Water Drum expects socio-economic impact panel will be “dragged” to Goulburn Valley Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum expects the independent panel looking into the socio-economic impacts of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in regional communities will be ‘‘dragged’’ to the Goulburn Valley. Country News 16 Jul 2019 16 Jul 2019
Water NSW irrigators are ‘desperate’ ‘‘It clearly shows the level of desperation with these farmers.’’ Country News 16 Jul 2019 16 Jul 2019
Water Thirsty nuts will impact region’s water Maturing nut plantations along the lower Murray River will soon require up to 1400Gl each year, driving down water availability in the Goulburn-Murray region and driving up water prices, according to a new report. Country News 16 Jul 2019 16 Jul 2019
Water Long-term solutions are needed to stop degradation of Barmah Choke, Neville says Long-term solutions are needed to stop the degradation of the Barmah Choke, according to the Victorian Water Minister. Alana Christensen 16 Jul 2019 16 Jul 2019
Water Wetland to benefit from watering About 3.5Gl is set to flow though the Little Gunbower Wetland Complex this month, as the wetland receives an environmental watering. Country News 15 Jul 2019 15 Jul 2019
Water Torrumbarry lock is open for business Torrumbarry Weir’s Lock 26 has been re-opened following its repair and re-commissioning by Goulburn-Murray Water. Country News 13 Jul 2019 13 Jul 2019
Water Funds flow into floodplain works The Victorian Government has secured $29million in Federal Government funding, enabling the first stage of the Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Project to get under way. Country News 13 Jul 2019 13 Jul 2019
Water Public will be heard, says plan panel chair Communities will be listened to until the ‘‘ink is dry’’ on an independent panel report into community socio-economic health under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the panel’s chair. Country News 12 Jul 2019 12 Jul 2019
Water Blue-green algae warning lifted Goulburn-Murray Water has removed the blue-green algae warning for Waranga Basin following a significant decline in blue-green algae levels. Country News 11 Jul 2019 11 Jul 2019
Water Governments must stop ignoring evidence on basin plan Governments must stop ignoring the mountain of evidence telling us the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is failing, according to Speak Up. Country News 11 Jul 2019 11 Jul 2019
Water Fresh look at lakes’ history The historical salinity levels in the Murray River’s Lower Lakes have come into sharp focus with the public release of research by scientist Peter Gell. Geoff Adams 10 Jul 2019 10 Jul 2019
Shepparton Fatal crash on Goulburn Valley Highway Part of the Goulburn Valley Hwy is closed in Kialla West due to an incident which occurred about 4.20pm. Police are currently diverting all traffic along the highway onto Mitchell Rd, Central Kialla Rd and Union Rd. It is unknown when the road will... Shepparton News 21 Jul 2019 21 Jul 2019
News Body found at Mooroopna campsite Human remains were discovered in dense bushland in Mooroopna on Wednesday afternoon. The body was found in the vicinity of Common Track by members of the public who quickly notified police. Shepparton Police processed the site in the early hours of... Shepparton News 12 Jul 2019 12 Jul 2019
News Mooroopna man airlifted to hospital following assault A hotel in Mooroopna is currently taped off by police due to an assault that took place on the premises overnight. Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit acting sergeant Jeff Wren said a person has been hospitalised following the incident. He said the... Shepparton News 01 Jul 2019 01 Jul 2019
Shepparton Police appeal for witnesses Shepparton Police are appealing for witnesses in regards to a Kyabram man who was arrested after he was caught drink driving in a State Emergency services vehicle. The man was arrested just after 2am this morning in High St, after it was reported to... Shepparton News 21 Jul 2019 21 Jul 2019
