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
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
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 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
Water Comment sought on water resource plan A new northern Victoria water resource plan has been released for comment, finalising another piece of the puzzle towards implementing the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Country News 03 Feb 2019 03 Feb 2019
Water Panel to assess fish deaths An independent panel will assess the deaths of fish in the lower Darling River, Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has said. Country News 30 Jan 2019 30 Jan 2019
Water Gunbower Forest’s health slowly improving Environmental waterings of Gunbower Forest last year used less than two-thirds of the allocated water, with 40 per cent of the water also being used again downstream according to the North Central Catchment Management Authority. Country News 29 Jan 2019 29 Jan 2019
Water Taxpayers to pay more for water recovery: report Taxpayers could be facing a huge bill to recover the controversial 450Gl of ‘up-water’ with a Productivity Commission report expecting it to exceed the budget by as much as $660million. Alana Christensen 29 Jan 2019 29 Jan 2019
Sport TR breaks record to win Southern 80 TR has not only claimed the 2019 Southern 80, but has done so in style. Riverine Herald 10 Feb 2019 10 Feb 2019
News Man arrested following fatal collision in Murchison Police are currently at the scene of a possible hit-run collision that has claimed the life of a man in Murchison. Emergency services were called to Murchison-Violet Town Rd, near the intersection of Gillam Rd, after the man’s body was located by... Shepparton News 31 Jan 2019 31 Jan 2019
News Police investigate sexual assault in Echuca SEXUAL Crimes Squad detectives are investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted in Echuca this morning. Police said the woman was on Goulburn Road when the incident happened about 3.15am. An investigation has been launched and detectives are... Riverine Herald 10 Feb 2019 10 Feb 2019
News Toddler dies after being hit by car in Tatura A toddler has died after being struck by a Ford Falcon ute outside a Tatura home last night on Sunday, 27 January. Emergency services were called to the Peter Avenue home about 6pm. The 1-year-old Tatura boy was worked on by paramedics and police... Shepparton News 28 Jan 2019 28 Jan 2019
