Summit demands consultation | Country News
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Summit demands consultation. By Geoff Adams. Aug 30, 2024. Summit chair David McKenzie. Northern Victorian water stakeholders are urging Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek to consult in “good faith” …
Murray River reaches minor flood levels at Corowa - Country News
WEBAug 15, 2022 · The Murray River at Albury is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.30m). River levels downstream of Corowa are likely to remain below minor flood levels, BOM said. The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has been increasing the release of water from Hume Dam to create airspace, following widespread rainfall.
Bizarre Barmah burn backflip - Country News
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Bizarre Barmah burn backflip. By Geoff Adams. Jul 31, 2024. Dean Adams, Julie Pridmore and Dean Marsland have been angered by the plan to burn the piles of timber in Barmah National Park. A Victorian Government department is reviewing its plans to burn hundreds of tonnes of fallen timber in Barmah National Park, following pressure from the public.
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WEBAs the show season descends on the country, Andy Wilson finds more in yesteryear than showbags and shoot-em-downs.
More water not needed for Goulburn | Country News
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Mr Walters said current entitlement volumes were unable to be fully utilised and modelling suggests additional water isn’t required, even if delivery constraints were addressed. He pointed to the history of the management of the Goulburn, when inter-valley trade increased from 50 gigalitres to over 400 Gl in a 15-year period.
Council and farmers clash over planning changes - Country News
WEBAug 2, 2024. Mitchell Shire Council’s planning overlay wants to protect Tallarook’s landscape — farmers want to protect Tallarook’s farmland. Mitchell Shire Council wants to protect its unique landscapes in key areas of the shire, but a group of landholders has sounded an alarm over how a new planning measure will interfere with farming.
Victoria forms supergroup to tackle water issues | Country News
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Victoria forms supergroup to tackle water issues. By Geoff Adams. Aug 26, 2024. Victorian Water Minister Harriet Shing. The Victorian Government has formed a committee spanning a range of government departments to pursue water policies and contest the Federal Government’s grab for water through buybacks. Hold tight - …
Hundreds of turbines approved - Country News
WEBAug 16, 2024 · In April, the Federal Government approved a new wind farm in central Queensland which will generate enough energy to power 240,000 Queensland homes. The 400-megawatt Mount Hopeful Wind Farm, located 45km south of Rockhampton and 65km west of Gladstone, includes the construction of 63 wind turbines. One of the largest wind farms was approved in ...
Questions asked about sheep deaths | Country News
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The Australian Livestock Exporters Council said the breeder sheep deaths happened on Saturday, August 17, after the animals — which departed from Sydney on a plane — had been checked and deemed healthy. The department of agriculture, as the regulator of live animal exports, is investigating. "It …
Shepparton News | Country News
WEBA plan to balance dingo conservation with livestock predation has left Victorians divided and discontented...