Water Water group seeks neutral impact answer Water leaders in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District met this week to determine what socio-economic neutrality means for the region under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Country News 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
Water Drought water diversion warning Diverting environmental water to drought-stricken farms could result in a dangerous precedent for water rights, some irrigators and environmentalists have warned. Alana Christensen 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
Water Government back-flip on water Royal Commission Despite going to the High Court to block the request, the Federal Government and Murray-Darling Basin Authority have announced they will co-operate with the South Australian Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Country News 18 Sep 2018 18 Sep 2018
Water Government back-flip on water Royal Commission Despite going to the High Court to block the request, the Federal Government and Murray-Darling Basin Authority have announced they will co-operate with the South Australian Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Country News 18 Sep 2018 18 Sep 2018
Water Project brings jobs and chance to learn For Brodie McMahon, Goulburn-Murray Water’s Connections project is bringing countless opportunities. Country News 18 Sep 2018 18 Sep 2018
Water Get connected to information Farmers in central Victoria connecting to rural pipelines and wanting to better understand water requirements and basic hydraulic principles can register to attend the Agriculture Victoria water planning workshops. Country News 18 Sep 2018 18 Sep 2018
Water Farmers left disappointed over zero water allocation Despite calls for an allocation in the Murray Valley irrigation district, farmers were left disappointed at the September 3 announcement. Country News 17 Sep 2018 17 Sep 2018
Water Sheed calls for more water State Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed has called on Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to support farmers who are struggling through extended dry conditions. Country News 17 Sep 2018 17 Sep 2018
Water Huge rainbow trout released The Goulburn River has received a batch of 2000 monster rainbow trout weighing up to 4kg each — seven tonnes in combined weight — as part of the biggest 24-hour stocking event in Victoria’s history. Country News 17 Sep 2018 17 Sep 2018
Water Swap opera-house nets Recreational fishers with opera-house nets can swap them for wildlife-friendly open-top lift nets for free at any one of 45 tackle stores throughout Victoria. Country News 13 Sep 2018 13 Sep 2018
Water Johnson on council Alana Johnson from Benalla is among the new appointees to the Victorian Catchment Management Council. Country News 13 Sep 2018 13 Sep 2018
Water Funds for waterway fencing Increased financial support is available for landholders along Hughes Creek and Seven Creeks to help control stream-side stock grazing. Country News 13 Sep 2018 13 Sep 2018
Water Goal clear for new G-MW chair Businesswoman Diane James has been given some clear instructions on her new role as chair of Goulburn-Murray Water: continue the implementation of the recommendations of the Strategic Advisory Panel. Geoff Adams 11 Sep 2018 11 Sep 2018
Water Report critical of basin plan A return to good management is needed to ensure the Murray-Darling Basin Plan stays on track, as community angst and a consensus the plan has been mismanaged and secretive continues to grow. Alana Christensen 10 Sep 2018 10 Sep 2018
Water Water use granted Environmental water holders have answered farmers’ pleas, with a total of 35Gl of environmental water to be traded following weeks of campaigning from farmers and politicians for water to help see them through the drought. Alana Christensen 10 Sep 2018 10 Sep 2018
Water Weir is awarded A substantial piece of Yarrawonga infrastructure has received recognition, with the Yarrawonga Weir awarded the 2018 Senator JS Collings Trophy. Country News 06 Sep 2018 06 Sep 2018
Water Gunbower Forest ‘needs a drink now’ A healthy Gunbower Forest has big benefits for the local community and economy, but more than a century of river regulation has hit the much-loved forest hard. Country News 06 Sep 2018 06 Sep 2018
Water Competitor fish removed Hundreds of kilograms of carp and redfin have been removed from the Hughes and Seven creeks in a big to protect native species. Country News 05 Sep 2018 05 Sep 2018
Water Plan slammed The Productivity Commission has delivered a scathing assessment of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, savaging parties for a lack of decisive direction-setting leadership and transparency. Alana Christensen 05 Sep 2018 05 Sep 2018
News Truck rollover on Shepparton-Katamatite Rd Emergency services are attending the scene of a truck rollover on Shepparton-Katamatite Rd at Invergordon. The truck has rolled, spilling grain onto the road. The driver of the truck is shaken but not injured. Police, CFA, paramedics and SES are on... Shepparton News 10 Sep 2018 10 Sep 2018
News Firefighters on scene of fire in silo in Numurkah Firefighters and police are on the scene of a fire in a silo at the GrainCorp site in McDonald St, Numurkah. CFA operations officer Travis Harris told The News at the scene: “We have a fire in a silo which contains canola meal,‘‘ he said. “We have... Madeleine Caccianiga 12 Sep 2018 12 Sep 2018
News Dry matter doubled after changing irrigation schedule FARMERS COULD double their pasture production by getting their irrigation timing right and avoiding a “green drought”, a dairy research symposium has been told. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of... Rick Bayne 28 Aug 2018 28 Aug 2018
News Quality milk is family tradition FOR SECOND-GENERATION Wyuna dairy farmer Jack Young, maintaining great milk quality isn’t just rewarding — it’s a family tradition. Jack’s parents, Julie and Stuart, started farming in the Murray region 25 years ago. Julie instilled in Jack... Dairy News 27 Aug 2018 27 Aug 2018
