Water Funding direction criticised Shadow Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh has criticised Agricultural Minister Jaclyn Symes for not looking after drought-stricken farmers by targeting the funding to overall communities instead. Country News 1 minute ago 1 minute ago
Water Call to clear up registers The National Irrigators’ Council has called for more transparent and clear water trading registers off the back of a Murray-Darling Basin Association report. Country News 17 Jun 2019 17 Jun 2019
Water Dry river gets a drink Improving the environment along the Broken River for platypus and native fish, including Murray cod, is the aim of an upcoming environmental flow by Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority. Country News 16 Jun 2019 16 Jun 2019
Water Dry river gets a drink Improving the environment along the Broken River for platypus and native fish, including Murray cod, is the aim of an upcoming environmental flow by Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority. Country News 16 Jun 2019 16 Jun 2019
Water Old infrastructure gets a makeover A Shepparton business is bringing old technology back to life to revitalise ageing infrastructure across the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District. Country News 16 Jun 2019 16 Jun 2019
Water Voices unite to help region Murray Regional Strategy Group wants to develop a community-driven approach to Murray-Darling Basin Plan implementation, taking in a broad range of opinions. Country News 15 Jun 2019 15 Jun 2019
Water Region review sought An independent review of the Barmah-Millewa region is needed to determine the extent of river damage, according to Southern Riverina Irrigators. Country News 12 Jun 2019 12 Jun 2019
Water Change welcomed A change in shadow water minister has been welcomed by Speak Up, which says former water minister Tony Burke had lost the confidence of regional communities. Country News 12 Jun 2019 12 Jun 2019
Water No water is ‘killing us’ The impacts of zero allocation and water policy was evident at Finley’s Australian Dairy Plan workshop. Rodney Woods 12 Jun 2019 12 Jun 2019
Water Ley offers ‘chance to change’ The elevation of Sussan Ley to the key position of Federal Environment Minister presents unique opportunities for the southern Riverina, according to a NSW landholders’ association. Country News 09 Jun 2019 09 Jun 2019
Water Dalton welcomes bipartisan approach Water management in NSW will improve greatly now politicians are putting aside party differences and working together, according to NSW State Member for Murray Helen Dalton. Country News 09 Jun 2019 09 Jun 2019
Water Meters must meet standards The Murray-Darling Basin Authority is encouraging water users to check a list of approved water meters to ensure the meters they purchase are appropriate and fit for purpose when taking water in the Murray-Darling Basin. Country News 09 Jun 2019 09 Jun 2019
Water Water credit to free up trade Water market users in the Murray River system will be able to trade from above the Barmah Choke to below the choke at the start of the 2019-20 irrigation year. Country News 08 Jun 2019 08 Jun 2019
Water Blue-green algae alert Another case of blue-green algae has been detected, this time in Nagambie Lakes. Country News 07 Jun 2019 07 Jun 2019
Water Minister talks job changes at G-MW Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville met with Goulburn-Murray Water chair Diane James and managing director Charmaine Quick last week while on a visit to the region. Country News 06 Jun 2019 06 Jun 2019
Water Call for water licence freeze The Murray-Darling Association has welcomed calls from the Almond Board of Australia to place a moratorium on new water licences, saying stronger regulation and registration in Murray-Darling Basin water markets is needed. Country News 06 Jun 2019 06 Jun 2019
Water Cray season opens Anglers can try their hand at catching Murray spiny freshwater crayfish, with the three-month fishing season now open. Country News 05 Jun 2019 05 Jun 2019
Water Call to overhaul water markets One in three Victorian water trades are for zero dollars, a Murray-Darling Basin Authority audit of 2017-18 water trades has revealed, with the authority calling for an overhaul of basin water markets to promote transparency and confidence. Country News 05 Jun 2019 05 Jun 2019
Water River flow damage inspected by minister All options are on the table to solve the problem of high unseasonal flows, according to Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville. Alana Christensen 05 Jun 2019 05 Jun 2019
Breaking News SPC sold for $40 million Coca-Cola Amatil has announced SPC will be sold for $40 million to Shepparton Partners Collective and its group of companies. Shepparton Partners Collective is a joint venture between Perma Funds Management and private investment firm The Eights... Alana Christensen 04 Jun 2019 04 Jun 2019
News $30 million abattoir proposed for Gillieston A proposed $30million abattoir in Gillieston would process up to 18000 head of sheep a week and employ 120 full-time workers. Country News 28 May 2019 28 May 2019
Dairy News Bega Cheese to open at $6.60 kg Bega Cheese has announced a 12.8% increase in Victorian opening milk prices for the 2019/2020 season of $6.60 per kg milk solids. Bega opened this last financial year with $5.85 kg. Bega says with its Supply Premium, suppliers can earn up to $6.77... Geoff Adams 27 May 2019 27 May 2019
Dairy Fonterra to open season at $6.60/kgMS Fonterra Australia has announced an opening price of $6.60/kgMS for the 2019/20 season. The company’s managing director René Dedoncker said that announcing the season’s average farm-gate milk price in May will help decisions to be made on-farm... Alana Christensen 31 May 2019 31 May 2019
