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Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought

Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in "trouble", after timelines to return water to the system were extended.

Victoria accused of sabotaging Murray-Darling plan

Victoria accused of sabotaging Murray-Darling plan

Victoria accused of sabotaging Murray-Darling plan

Victoria accused of sabotaging Murray-Darling plan

A report from Environment Victoria has accused the state government of undermining the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan since the scheme's inception.

Mining company pays 200k for water theft, creek damage

Mining company pays 200k for water theft, creek damage

Mining company pays 200k for water theft, creek damage

Mining company pays 200k for water theft, creek damage

A mining company in NSW will pay almost a quarter of a million dollars after admitting to water theft that left a creek and its riverbank badly damaged.

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World-first clean energy deal taps deep local knowledge

World-first clean energy deal taps deep local knowledge

With traditional owners already responsible for looking after country, it makes sense they're at the heart of a $3 billion East Kimberley clean energy deal.

More water to be released from dam after flood protest

More water to be released from dam after flood protest

A Victorian catchment authority will boost its daily water releases following a protest by downstream residents still recovering from the 2022 floods.

Water and sewerage bills to pump up in Victoria

Water and sewerage bills to pump up in Victoria

Victoria's Essential Services Commission has approved water and sewerage price rises, while reminding water suppliers to help those struggling to pay bills.

NSW floats new water-saving measures after dam scrapped

NSW floats new water-saving measures after dam scrapped

The NSW government has floated a raft of new drought-busting measures for the regional city of Tamworth after scrapping the proposed Dungowan Dam and pipeline.

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Macquarie Island Marine Park set to triple in size

Macquarie Island Marine Park set to triple in size

Macquarie Island Marine Park set to triple in size

Macquarie Island Marine Park set to triple in size

The federal government plans to triple the size of Macquarie Island Marine Park, home to vast congregations of wildlife living between Tasmania and Antarctica.

Water theft laws so bad only 'morons' are at risk

Water theft laws so bad only 'morons' are at risk

Water theft laws so bad only 'morons' are at risk

Water theft laws so bad only 'morons' are at risk

Australia's water inspector has railed against holes in laws meant to safeguard the resource, calling them rubbish and saying only morons are at risk.

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