Water Water plan open for comment Irrigators and farmers are being encouraged to have their say on the draft Northern Victoria Water Resource Plan, with consultation open until next month. Country News 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
Water Filling the water gap A $20million fund has been established to assist communities affected by water recovery under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Country News 17 Feb 2019 17 Feb 2019
Water Tapping our water expertise Key irrigation technology perfected and manufactured in Shepparton could soon be on its way to Morocco to further modernise the North African country’s irrigation systems. Alana Christensen 15 Feb 2019 15 Feb 2019
Water Tapping our water expertise Key irrigation technology perfected and manufactured in Shepparton could soon be on its way to Morocco to further modernise the North African country’s irrigation systems. Alana Christensen 15 Feb 2019 15 Feb 2019
Water Water security is vital Ardmona’s Dr Sally Plunkett is a cider maker with expertise in many fields, and for the past 13 years she has been perfecting the brew for her craft label Snakes and Ladders with apples from the Plunkett family orchard. Country News 15 Feb 2019 15 Feb 2019
Water PM urges calm in plan debate Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged state and federal politicians not to ‘‘blow up’’ the consensus on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, as governments weigh the scathing findings of a royal commission. Country News 15 Feb 2019 15 Feb 2019
Dairy VIDEO: G-MW and Murray Dairy team up to explain water management A series of how-to videos are now available to help local farmers best manage their most important agricultural asset - water. Produced as a joint initiative between Goulburn-Murray Water and Murray Dairy, the six how-to videos will allow farmers to... Rodney Woods 15 Feb 2019 15 Feb 2019
Water Weston wants voices heard Community members are encouraged to engage with Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s Community Committee to share their thoughts or concerns about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Country News 14 Feb 2019 14 Feb 2019
Water Assessing groundwater research Research around groundwater needs to be overhauled to allow for greater accuracy, independence and understanding for the groundwater systems, according to a research paper. Country News 14 Feb 2019 14 Feb 2019
Water New G-MW leader ready for a challenge Civil engineer Charmaine Quick will have a shorter travel time to work when the Shepparton-based professional takes up the role as managing director of Goulburn-Murray Water at Tatura. Country News 13 Feb 2019 13 Feb 2019
Water Lock closed for work Torrumbarry Weir’s Lock 26 has been closed, with de-watering of the lock under way for maintenance works. Country News 12 Feb 2019 12 Feb 2019
Water Accountability concerns The independent panel to investigate Darling River fish kills must include experienced fish ecologists with a working knowledge of the Murray-Darling system, according to the Speak Up campaign. Country News 11 Feb 2019 11 Feb 2019
Water Report fuels review calls A ‘‘damning’’ report has only reinforced the need for all bodies to review and revise the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to Yea’s Jan Beer. Country News 11 Feb 2019 11 Feb 2019
Water Veggie grower limited by winter shutdown The Goulburn Valley has the potential to be the vegie bowl of Victoria but is being held back by the three-month irrigation season shutdown, according to one grower. Country News 07 Feb 2019 07 Feb 2019
Water MIL offers free water to irrigators Riverina-based Murray Irrigation has announced it will distribute 53Gl of water to its customers immediately and free of charge. Country News 07 Feb 2019 07 Feb 2019
Water Royal Commission slams MDBA The Murray-Darling Basin Plan is the result of unlawful behaviour and maladministration by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, according to a royal commission report. Alana Christensen 06 Feb 2019 06 Feb 2019
Water Soaring water prices hit farmers Farmers are feeling the squeeze as dry conditions persist across the region, with water prices climbing above $500/Ml and NSW Murray farmers still on zero allocation. Alana Christensen 06 Feb 2019 06 Feb 2019
Water Waterways hard hit Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority says the hot and dry conditions that have hit northern Victoria are taking their toll on a number of creeks across the Goulburn Broken catchment. Country News 05 Feb 2019 05 Feb 2019
Shepparton Fatal crash in Stanhope Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Stanhope this afternoon. It is believed a motorcycle was travelling along Midland Highway about 2.40pm when it veered off the road. It appears the bike may have clipped the median strip and... Kimberley Price 31 Jan 2019 31 Jan 2019
Breaking News Coca-Cola Amatil announces SPC sale update SPC’s owner has warned the market it will write down the value of the company following a number of offers to buy the Shepparton-based business. There will be no changes to SPC jobs, production or operations as a consequence of accounting... Alana Christensen 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
Country News Milk begins to flow at ACM’s Girgarre factory Milk started flowing through the pipelines at the ACM Girgarre factory yesterday, which will eventually produce A1 and organic milk, milk powder, cream and butter. A feature of the plant will be the ability to switch from one specialty product to... Rodney Woods 05 Feb 2019 05 Feb 2019
Country News Fonterra increases farmgate milk price Fonterra Australia have announced a step up of seven cents per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS), bringing its average farmgate milk price for the 2018/19 season to $6.05kg/MS. The step up will apply from July 1, 2018 and be paid on February 15, 2019... Alana Christensen 11 Feb 2019 11 Feb 2019
