Tag: Rivers
Murray-Darling authority to reveal future plans
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority will release information on the future of the basin in five weeks. [MORE]
Water release revives Lowbidgee wetlands
After more than a decade of drought one of the Murray-Darling Basin's most important waterbird breeding sites is now in full flood.[MORE]
Seaplane plan for Hobart
A seaplane service is one of two new proposals being considered for Hobart's waterfront precinct.[MORE]
Weir spill to help parched Gippsland rivers
The West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) says recent rain will go some way to rehabilitating the region's rivers.[MORE]
Murray water allocations jump to 57pc
Murray River irrigators in northern Victoria have had allocations increased to 57 per cent for high-reliability water this morning.[MORE]
Another water boost for SA irrigators
Irrigators' allocations have been boosted from 34 to 41 per cent in SA due to good flows into the Murray.[MORE]
Water company fined over Barossa chemical spill
United Water has been fined $80,000 over a chemical spill that harmed a Barossa Valley creek in SA.[MORE]
Dam doesn't pose safety risk: Sunwater
Sunwater says while Kinchant Dam, west of Mackay, does not meet new standards for extreme rainfall events, it does not pose a public safety risk.[MORE]
Concern over Labor election 'promises'
There are concerns that a pre-election pledge to increase environmental flows in the New South Wales Snowy River may have been a "hollow promise."[MORE]
Oil spill clean up moves to shoreline
Newcastle Port officials will resume cleaning up an oil spill in the harbour today as RSPCA workers continue to care for sick birds.[MORE]
Rain takes pressure off the Murray
SA Water says heavy rain this month will take a lot of pressure off the ailing River Murray.[MORE]
Recent rain boosts Hume Dam
The Hume Dam near Albury Wodonga is about half full and other storages in north-east Victoria are spilling over after significant rain this month.[MORE]
Govt funds silt removal
The State Government has freed up $1 million to start silt dredging in Launceston's Tamar River before summer.[MORE]
Easing of water restrictions raises pipeline questions
Opponents of Victoria's North South Pipeline say the easing of water restrictions in Melbourne has raised serious concerns about the use of the controversial pipeline.[MORE]
DRAG frustrated over Murray-Darling delays
The Darling River Action Group (DRAG) is frustrated that the possibility of a hung parliament is further delaying the release of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority's plan.[MORE]
Election campaign disappoints Murray farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says it is "hugely disappointed" the federal election campaign has largely ignored the major issues affecting country areas.[MORE]
Hydro still considering mini power station
Hydro Tasmania has denied shelving plans for a mini power station in Launceston's Cataract Gorge.[MORE]
People power push for hydro scheme
A group of Launceston residents is renewing a push for a small power station in the upper parts of Cataract Gorge.[MORE]
Oral history of Murray Darling in the works
The Murray Darling Basin Authority is compiling an oral history about the river catchment to demonstrate how much the river system has changed. [MORE]
Xenophon backs Menindee Lakes memorandum
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon says it is positive that the Federal Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the New South Wales Government about the Menindee Lakes.[MORE]
Good rain leads to more water for irrigators
SA irrigators are getting another rise in water allocations because of good winter rainfall.[MORE]
Coalition promises to weed riverbanks
The Coalition has committed $180,000 to the removal of weeds from rivers and waterways in the Hinkler electorate in southern Queensland if it wins the election. [MORE]
Libs match Launceston levee funding
The Coalition has matched Labor's $11 million promise for Launceston's flood levee project.[MORE]
Public forum questions Coalition's water plan
The Federal Coalition's commitment to deliver a science-based plan to save the Murray-Darling Basin has been questioned at a public forum.[MORE]
Labor accused of overstating Murray-Darling action
Labor has backed away from claims it has already returned a large amount of water to the Murray-Darling basin.[MORE]
