Opponents of releasing more water into the Murray Darling river system for environmental purposes have suffered a defeat. A new independent report says the plan to add 450 gigalitres (GL) annually to the 2750 GL currently released will be good for the environment and have overall socioeconomic benefits. The 300 page report was commissioned by […]
22 January, 2018
It is five years ago today (22 November) since the announcement of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. But not everybody is happy. The Basin Plan is the latest attempt to reconcile the many demands on water from the extensive river system. It was agreed to at the time by the six governments with jurisdiction over the […]
22 November, 2017
The Federal Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), announced with great fanfare 18 months ago, has yet to invest in single project. “This facility will provide financing to build the transport, energy, water and communications infrastructure needed in our north,” said Josh Frydenberg, the Minister for Industry Innovation and Science, when he announced the fund […]
8 October, 2017
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23 May, 2017
APVMA debate rages on.
28 April, 2017
Back at the big table.
19 July, 2016
Subtle, smart reforms lead rebuilding
18 July, 2016
Enemies in high places.
20 April, 2016
Joyce’s electorate loses plum RAAF training facility.
7 September, 2015
‘We will decide which pests come here and the circumstances under which they come’.
2 September, 2015
Tensions are mounting over mining on farmland
9 July, 2015
The Government’s Agriculture Competitiveness White Paper is finally here
6 July, 2015
Reducing resistance to antibiotics.
3 June, 2015
Government threats to destroy celebrity pets a diversion from biosecurity funding cuts.
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