31 August 2021 |
Murray-Darling peak body seeks new CEOThe MDA Board and staff would like to wish the wonderful Emma Bradbury all the best following the announcement of her retirement as chief executive. Ms Bradbury has been in the role since 2014 and says the position has been one of the most challenging, rewarding, and privileged in her long and diverse career. Ms Bradbury will continue to serve the Murray Darling Association until her successor is appointed.
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25 August 2021 |
Basin Communities Leadership Program is coming to RochesterThe MDA in now inviting established and emerging leaders across the Campaspe Shire to register now for the Basin Communities Leadership Program. This is your opportunity to develop your skills and lead for change, ensuring the future you want for your community and industry. |
30 July 2021 |
MDA elects new Chair for Murrumbidgee RegionGriffith City Councillor and 2018 Farmer of the Year Glen Andreazza is the new Chair of Region 9. Cr Andreazza’s election marks a strong and stable transition of the leadership for the region, with the pending retirement from local government of long serving Chair and Mayor of Leeton Shire Council, Paul Maytom. |
27 May 2021 |
MDA 77th National Conference a resounding success For four days last week, the Murray Darling Association met in Wentworth for its 77th Annual General Meeting & National Conference |
5 May 2021 |
MDA 77th National Conference & AGM – Release of Meeting Agenda This year’s MDA National Conference & AGM is without question one of the strongest programs the MDA has presented in its 77 year history. |
25 March 2021 |
Councils concerned by announcement of low flows over Easter
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority this week advised that with recent rain across the Murray catchments, irrigation demand is likely to drop |
8 February 2021 |
MDA announces 2021 National Conference - CONNECTIVITY: Connecting Councils & Catchments
Representatives from over 100 councils across the Basin will meet at the junction of the Murray and the Darling rivers this May to discuss |
21 December 2020 |
MDA Region 2 grows from strength to strength with Federation Council as incoming chair
Federation Council’s Cr Bronwyn Thomas was recognised for her leadership and passion for Murray-Darling Basin communities in Yarrawonga |
1 December 2020 |
MDA welcomes new leadership team MDA leadership team a blend of experience and renewal
The Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray Darling Basin, has appointed an |
23 September 2020 |
Calling emerging leaders to participate in exciting leadership program in CollarenebriThe Murray Darling Association is currently calling for applications from emerging community leaders across the Warren region to participate in the MDA’s inaugural Basin Communities Leadership Program (BCLP). |
4 September 2020 |
A new approach puts local communities at the heart of the Basin PlanThe Murray Darling Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s overhaul of the Murray-Darling Basin water buyback scheme as a win for local communities and for the environment. |
27 August 2020 |
Murray-Darling turf war is strangling communitiesThe never ending turf war in the Murray-Darling Basin is strangling local communities, and Basin governments need to follow the lead of a range of local government, community, industry, and environmental groups working to put the Basin’s future above politics. |
18 August 2020 |
Calling emerging Wakool leaders to participate in exciting leadership programThe Murray Darling Association is currently calling for applications from emerging community leaders across Wakool region to participate in the MDA’s inaugural Basin Communities Leadership Program. |
2 July 2020 |
Local government welcomes submission of final NSW Water Resource PlansCommunities from across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia have welcomed the historic announcement by Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt of New South Wales’ submission of its final nine water resource plans. |
22 June 2020 |
Councils need Basin Governments to stay the courseA renewed threat from the NSW government to withdraw from the Murray Darling Basin Ministerial Council following a meeting last Friday has local government and councils deeply concerned. The Murray Darling Association, Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Basin, is urging all governments to stay the course and continue to work constructively with focus on getting critical supply projects and Water Resource Plans on track. |
2 June 2020 |
MDA calls on Basin governments to ensure reliable and transparent systems of compliance to address Floodplain Harvesting
On May 29 2020, The Guardian published a story titled NSW water officials knew decades of unmeasured floodplain harvesting by irrigators was illegal.
The Murray-Darling Association (MDA) is both concerned and relieved that New South Wales water officials have acknowledged that decades of unregulated and unmeasured floodplain harvesting by irrigators was illegal, according to the minutes of recent meetings as reported by the Guardian.
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28 May 2020 |
MDA welcomes Lower Lakes Independent Science ReviewThe MDA welcomes the Lower Lakes Independent Science Review and acknowledges that its findings affirm a consistency in the scientific assumptions underpinning the Basin Plan. These findings should build confidence across the Basin that the hard work and reforms our communities have navigated to date are based on sound and consistent science. |
27 April 2020 |
Local government welcomes Interim Inspector-General of Murray-Darling Basin Water Resources ReportThe Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Basin has welcomed the Interim Inspector-General Mick Keelty report, particularly noting the opportunities identified around leadership, information and communication, and governance. |
1 April 2020 |
MDA Basin Communities Leadership Program Lower Lakes and Loxton workshops postponedIn light of the current and emerging circumstances around COVID-19, the Murray Darling Association (MDA) will reschedule the Basin Communities Leadership Program (BCLP) workshops in the Lower Lakes and Loxton to a date to be determined subject to government advice |
17 March 2020 |
Council gather to discuss the case for place-based change and adaptation for communitiesFollowing a challenging start to the year, more than 30 community leaders from across the Murray-Darling Basin met last week for the 6th annual Murray Darling Association Strategic Planning workshop to collaborate on creating a stronger future for local government in the Basin. |
3 March 2020 |
Local communities’ welcome progress on Water Resource Plans.Communities of the far west and the northern Basin have welcomed engagement with the NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey and the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment as the department manages the embargos on pumping and affirms their commitment to connective flows all the way through the Lower Darling following recent rains. |
14 February 2020 |
Local Government expresses concern over NSW Floodplain Harvesting decisionThe Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray-Darling Basin, has written to NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey on behalf of the councils of the far west to expressed their concern about the recent decision to allow floodplain harvesting following recent rainfall. |
6 February 2020 |
Applications for MDA's Basin Communities Leadership Program are now open!The Murray Darling Association, Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray-Darling Basin, has officially launched the inaugural MDA Basin Communities Leadership Program (BCLP). |
7 January 2020 |
2020 Bushfire Information for Murray Darling Basin communitiesThe 2019-20 bushfire season has been unprecendented in intensity, duration and loss of life and property. The MDA has launched a webpage to provide a selection of direct links to emergency information, warning and recovery resources for impacted states across the Murray-Darling Basin. |
26 November 2019 |
Local government tackles the big issues at 75th Annual ConferenceMore than 140 community leaders from across the Basin gathered in Toowoomba last month for the Murray Darling Association's 75th National Conference and Annual General Meeting. |
14 October 2019 |
Stirling East Primary School students to address national eventOne amazing teacher and several inspiring students from Stirling East Primary School will attend the Murray Darling Association's 75th National Conference later this month to present their class's studies on the Murray Darling basin and receive the Murray Darling Foundation's 2019/2020 Travel Bursary award. |
9 October 2019 |
Local government to hear latest Basin Plan updates at MDA National ConferenceThe Murray Darling Basin Plan, and its full and timely implementation, will be a key topic for discussion at the Murray Darling Association’s 75th National Conference in Toowoomba later this month. |
8 October 2019 |
MDA Motions AnnouncedFrom safe supplies for the Barwon-Darling and drought preparedness, to the Western River diversion and calls for a Productivity Commission inquiry into the relationship between the Basin Plan, the Ag Plan and our national water infrastructure. Councils from across the Murray Darling Basin will consider these issues and more. |
1 October 2019 |
Local government to discuss Inland Rail at MDA National ConferenceThe Australian Rail Track Corporation's much discussed Inland Rail and its impact on regional communities will prompt robust discussions later this month in Toowoomba. |
16 September 2019 |
MDA releases Position Statement on Water Market Conduct and ReformThe Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray Darling Basin, has released a position statement. |
10 September 2019 |
MDA announces additional Cubbie Station tour as part of 75th National ConferenceThe Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray Darling Basin, is excited to announce a tour of the nationally significant Cubbie Station as an optional add-on tour following the MDA 75th National Conference. |
10 September 2019 |
MDA appoints strong new leadership team for year aheadThe Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray Darling Basin, has appointed an experienced and capable leadership team for the year ahead. |
5 September 2019 |
Local government to deliberate key Basin challenges and opportunities at 75th National ConferenceRepresentatives from more than 100 councils located within the Basin will meet in October at the Murray Darling Association's 75th National Conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities for intensifying acriculture sustainably. |
22 August 2019 |
Beginning the conversation - MDA Editorial and Advertisement in LG Focus
With the recent amplification in the media of issues around the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, and the continued impacts of changing water availability, it is more important than ever that the voices of local government continue to be heard.
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12 August 2019 |
MDA welcomes Inspector-General and continued support of Basin Plan at COAGThe MDA is strongly encouraged by outcomes from last week’s Council of Australian Government (COAG) meeting, following factious media coverage of the Ministerial Council meeting held a few days prior. |
1 August 2019 |
Connecting Catchments and Communities - Constraints: Tension between demand and deliverability key topicThe MDA held another Connecting Catchments and Communities workshop in Euston on Tuesday. This time focussing on Constraints, the event was attended by community leaders from across the Basin. |
1 August 2019 |
The Barwon-Darling is an ecosystem in crisisClear findings and recommendation of the NSW Natural Resources Commission's draft Water Sharing Plan review handed down last week have been welcomed by the MDA. |
9 July 2019 |
MDA response to 4Corners Cash SplashThe MDA responds to the 4Corners Cash Splash calling for transparency and local government involvement to build confidence and trust in the Basin Plan. |
28 June 2019 |
MDBA and MDA Partnership Strengthens with new MOUThe Murray Darling Association (MDA) and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) will strengthen their existing relationship by extending their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a further five years on the 2nd of July 2019. |
19 June 2019 |
MDA welcomes Socio-Economic Impact panel for Murray-DarlingThe Murray Darling Association welcomes the recent announcement by the Minister for Water Resources, David Littleproud, regarding the creation of an independent panel to investigate the social and economic conidtions affecting communities across the Murray-Darling Basin. |
7 June 2019 |
Total water availability for ag a welcome discussionThe Murray Darling Association has welcomed comments by SunRice chairman, Laurie Arthur, concerned with ensuring sustainable stream flows in the lower Murray Darling Basin. |
28 May 2019 |
MDA wecomes new Ministerial appointmentsMDA congratulates Senator McKenzie on her return to Cabinet MDA congratulates Minister Littleproud on his return to Cabinet |
22 May 2019 |
MDA response to Almond Board of Australia Water Policy PositionThe Murray Darling Association supports in principle the actions outlined in the Almond Board of Australia’s recently adopted Water Policy Position regarding the Murray-Darling Basin. |
6 February 2019 |
Local government stands together - Basin-wideA three-day meeting of local government leaders from across the Murray Darling Basin last week saw an historic demonstration of unity and commitment to ensuring local government is directly involved in the Basin Plan decisions that impact our local communities. |
5 February 2019 |
Connecting Catchments and Communities - MDA Launches inter-regional forumsThe Murray Darling Association is proud of it's Connecting, Catchments and Communities events. |
3 February 2019 |
Councils meet as governments grapple with progress reportsAs the South Australian Royal Commission handed down its findings last week, more than 55 community leaders from 28 councils across all four states, of the Murray Darling Basin met for the 5th annual Murray Darling Association Strategic Planning workshop. |
31 January 2019 |
MDA acknowledges outgoing Chair of the MDBAMurray Darling Association acknowledge the work done by outgoing Chair of the Authority Mr Neil Andrew AO |
14 January 2019 |
Review of environmental watering priorities flaggedThe MDA welcomed the call from Agriculture Minister David Littleproud today for an emergency meeting of water managers, and a proposal for investment in a Native Fish Management and Recovery strategy. |
11 January 2019 |
Fish kills at Menindee - requires cool heads and collaborationThe Murray Darling Association (MDA) has called for all levels of government to work together to identify both immediate and long-term solutions in the face of the devastating fish kills at Menindee. |
17 December 2018 |
Socio-economic assessment criteria welcomedThe Murray Darling Association has welcomed measures that stipulate project proponents under the Murray-Darling Basin Water Infrastructure Program must consult with local government during the planning process. |
7 November 2018 |
Councils inform and influence Basin decisions - Track the progressProgress relating to resolutions from the past five Murray Darling Association annual general meetings are now available to view online. |
11 October 2018 |
Regeneration for a healthy BasinReGeneration… for a healthy Basin will be the theme of the Murray Darling Association’s Jubilee 75th National Conference and annual general meeting to be held in Toowoomba in 2019. |
4 September 2018 |
MDA response to draft reportThe Murray Darling Association welcomes the Productivity Commission Murray-Darling Basin Plan: Five-year assessment - Draft report released last week and presented at the MDA National Conference in Leeton. |
16 August 2018 |
Glowing support for drought relief effortsMurray Darling Association supporters will be able to experience the sights of either Leeton, Melbourne or the Yarra Valley by air whilst raising funds for drought relief efforts. |
16 August 2018 |
Call for Goulburn River flows assessmentThe Murray Darling Association has welcomed the City of Greater Shepparton’s decision to propose a motion that will be debated at this month’s 74th National Conference. |
15 August 2018 |
Nod given to local government engagementA packed program considering a range of nationally significant issues will be presented later this month when the Murray Darling Association holds its 74th National Conference and Annual General Meeting at Leeton, New South Wales. |
9 August 2018 |
Local government's input growingThe Murray Darling Association’s continuing advocacy on behalf of local governments across the Basin has taken a further step forward. |
27 July 2018 |
Motions announcedSeventeen motions will be up for discussion during the Murray Darling Association's 74th Annual General Meeting, occurring on Thursday, August 30 at Leeton. New South Wales. |
26 July 2018 |
Water extraction a hot topicThe future management of water extraction throughout the Murray-Darling Basin will prompt discussions next month at Leeton. |
19 July 2018 |
Local government expertise recognised in the Basin Commnunity CommitteeThe Murray Darling Association congratulates its National President, Cr David Thurley on being appointed to the 16-member Murray-Darling Basin Authority Basin Community Committee. |
19 July 2018 |
Balancing neutrality, productivity and sustainabilityIssues relating to the 450-gigalitre water recovery target, the definition of socioeconomic neutrality and many others will be discussed at the Murray Darling Association’s 74th National Conference and Annual General Meeting. |
18 July 2018 |
Murray River Council hits the ground runningThe Murray Darling Association has welcomed Murray River Council’s decision to support two motions that will be debated at next month’s 74th National Conference. |
6 July 2018 |
Glowing reception for visitorsHot air balloons will light up the night sky on Wednesday, August 29 when Leeton launches the Murray Darling Association’s 74th National Conference and Annual General Meeting. |
26 June 2018 |
Councils to deliberate economic neutrality and the 450GLLocal government representatives from throughout the Murray-Darling Basin will meet in Leeton in late August to look at the future of the Murray-Darling Basin. |
25 June 2018 |
Local government leaders meet in CanberraMunicipal leaders from across Australia met in Canberra last week at the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly. |
25 June 2018 |
Basin Plan impact report welcomedThe Murray Darling Association welcomes the Murray-Darling Basin Authority reporting into the impact of the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on Southern Basin communities. |
8 May 2018 |
MDA welcomes return to bipartisanship on the Basin PlanThe Murray Darling Association has welcomed the return to bipartisanship on the Basin Plan heralded by Labor and the Coalition’s agreement on the Basin Plan announced last night. |
4 May 2018
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22 March 2018 |
A return to the table expected under new SA Liberal governmentLocal government in South Australia is optimistic of a renewed and constructive commitment to the Basin Plan following the election of a Liberal government led by Steven Marshall. |
16 March 2018 |
Great result from collaboration between local government and water agencyA red alert warning for the Edward River at Deniliquin has been lifted after collaborative testing between Edward River Council and Water NSW revealed that blue-green algae levels had fallen. |
14 March 2018 |
Local government encouraged by NSW Water Reform Action PlanThe Murray Darling Association welcomes the New South Wales Government’s clear and decisive action to address issues with water management and compliance. |
9 March 2018 |
MDA leadership team reinstated for the year aheadThe Murray Darling Association has reappointed its leadership team for the year ahead. |
9 March 2018 |
Data shows social and economic impacts of water recoveryLocal government’s peak body in the Murray-Darling Basin welcomes the release of data by the MDBA showing the profound social and economic impacts of water recovery on Southern Basin communities. |
20 February 2018 |
Basin Plan the best option for communities, the environment and regional economiesMurray Darling Association National President Cr David Thurley and Member for Farrer Sussan Ley met in Albury yesterday to discuss the electorate’s position on the future of the MurrayDarling Basin Plan. |
15 February 2018 |
Councils from across the Basin call on all governments to ‘stay the course’Local government is calling on the Government and Opposition to reach agreement over the way forward after a vote in the Senate last night to disallow a key amendment threatens to derail the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. |
13 February 2018 |
Local government commends bipartisanship on Basin Plan amendmentsLocal government’s peak body in the Murray-Darling Basin has welcomed the support of the Victorian and New South Wales Governments for two crucial amendments to the Basin Plan |
6 February |
Halt to water recovery not the solutionLocal government’s peak body in the Murray-Darling Basin has reacted with concern to a new report that calls for a halt to all publicly funded water recovery through irrigation efficiency programs. |
2 February |
Basin councils united against disallowance motionLocal government representatives from across the Murray-Darling Basin have reaffirmed their support for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Amendment |
2 February |
Councils unite to strengthen their influence on Basin management decisionsRegional executives of the Murray Darling Association have met in Albury this week to collaborate on strategies for local government to inform the management of Basin water resources. |
21 November 2017 |
Council disappointed with Basin Plan Amendment disallowance motionBalonne Shire Council is disappointed Senator Sarah Hanson-Young last week moved a disallowance motion on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Amendment. |
19 October |
Solidarity characterises Murray Darling Association National Conference and AGMA record number of voting delegates from right across the Basin attended the Murray Darling Association’s 73rd National Conference and AGM in Renmark last week. |
29 September 2017 |
Murray Darling Association to call for Basin Plan solidarity at National ConferenceThe Murray Darling Association will use its National Conference to call for integrity, accountability and solidarity in the implementation of the Basin Plan. |
11 September 2017 |
Murray Darling Association welcomes interim report into NSW water management and complianceThe Murray Darling Association has welcomed the findings of an independent review into water management and compliance in New South Wales. |
18 August 2017 |
Local government seeks answers over lack of consultation on buybacksThe Murray Darling Association has called for the Federal Government to explain why it didn’t consult local government over the purchase of significant parcels of water out of the Warrego River and Condamine-Balonne region. |
17 August 2017 |
Call for clarity on future of Menindee LakesA GROUP of Murray Darling Association member councils will seek a meeting with the New South Wales Premier to discuss the future of the Menindee Lakes. |
13 August 2017 |
MDA Backs calls for an Independent Public Inquiry into Basin PlanThe MDA has added the voice of local government to calls from the states including South Australia and Victoria for an independent public enquiry. |
3 August 2017 |
MDA National President Cr David Thurley talks with Trevor Chappel live on ABCMDA National President Cr David Thurley talks with Trevor Chappel, live on ABC Overnights about water flows and sharing the resources in one of our nation's greatest assets - the Murray Darling system. |
1 August 2017 |
Deputy PM talks energy, tourism and Basin planAUSTRALIA’s Deputy Prime Minister made a fleeting visit to Echuca on Thursday. Issues raised included energy availability and pricing, the Murray Darling Basin and opportunities to grow the tourism industry along the Murray River. |
25 July 2017 |
Murray Darling Association response to Four Corners reportThe Murray Darling Association has renewed its call for local government to be given a voice in the implementation of the Basin Plan to support the continuing implementation and avoid a repeat of the problems revealed in last night’s Four Corners report. |
29 June 2017 |
MDA can help deliver the PlanMurray Darling Association visits Canberra to talk regional engagement for Basin councils. LOCAL governments need to be a part of the decision-making process in the continuing implementation of the Murray Darling Basin Plan. |
26 June 2017 |
MDA calls for greater input from local governmentA PEAK body with more than 100 member councils is calling for local government to be given more say in the future of the Murray-Darling Basin, to better balance competing interests. |
11 April 2017
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Local Government urges Easter flows in the MurrayWater will flow down the Murray this Easter, providing confidence to tourism operators and visitors alike, and supporting high visitation for camping and tourism areas along the river. |
18 March 2017
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Local Government addresses Basin MinistersOver 100 councils from across the Murray-Darling Basin were represented by 3 peak bodies at the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council in Mildura. |
15 October 2015 |
Murray Darling Association calls for stability and certainty under the Basin PlanThe Murray Darling Association is supportive of the transfer of responsibility for water management to the newly created Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), and is calling on all stakeholders to remain focused on ensuring balanced outcomes for our community and the environment. |
1 October 2015 |
MDA calls for government action to protect the Basin from contaminated waste from abandoned mineThe Murray Darling Association is deeply concerned by the risk posed by contaminated waste remaining in storage ponds at the abandoned Texas Silver Mines Pty Ltd site, which could be spilled from the site with as little as 40 millimetres of rain, sending cyanide and other heavy metals into the waters of the Murray Darling Basin, via the Dumaresq River. |
17 September 2015 |
MDA welcomes opportunity to work with new ministryWith the events of the past week likely to bring about changes in the federal cabinet and the minister responsible for the Basin Plan, the Murray Darling Association has affirmed their support for the changes in responsibility for water to move from the Department of Environment to Agriculture. |
16 September 2015 |
1500GL Cap on Commonwealth Water Buybacks Passes into LawThe Murray Darling Association has commended the government in passing legislation to cap on Commonwealth water buybacks at 1500GL. |
14 September 2015 |
2015 National Conference and AGM a great successThe Murray Darling Association held their 71st Annual National Conference in Barooga last week. With attendance numbers over 150, an excellent line-up of presenters and guests ensured that delegates from across the Basin participated in important discussions relating to water and land management and policy. |
27 August 2015 |
Registrations closing soon for National Conference and AGMThe Murray Darling Association’s 2015 National Conference and AGM at the Cobram Barooga Golf Club on September 9 – 11 is almost upon us. Hosts, Berrigan Shire, have provided an impressive venue for the conference and it is set to be an informative, dynamic and entertaining event. |
20 August 2015 |
Murray Darling Association National Conference and AGM - Barooga NSWRegistrations are now open for the 71st National Conference and AGM of the Murray Darling Association, to be held in Barooga, September 9 - 11 |
9 July 2015 |
Barham community meeting to discuss the Senate Inquiry into the MDB PlanThe community meeting in Barham yesterday, attended by more than 1000 concerned community members, was a pivotal moment for landholders and communities affected by the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. |
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20 May 2018 |
Ellen Ebsary, The Border Mail - Basin plan definition of socio-economic neutrality ‘not good enough’ |
2 November 2015 |
Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce and NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Niall Blair Ag White Paper delivers $3 million to combat pest animals and weeds in drought affected areas of NSWThe Australian Government continues to deliver on its commitment to help drought affected farmers, providing $3 million to the New South Wales Government for pest animal and weeds management, in line with its commitment under the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper. |
16 September 2015 |
The Hon. Dr Sharman Stone, Member for Murray - Water Policy to go to Agriculture PortfolioThe new Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull has announced he will be taking water policy from the Environment portfolio and relocating it into the Agriculture portfolio. |
15 September 2015 |
Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre - Creative Catchment Kids Wins Landcare AwardCreative Catchment Kids, the environmental education program that operates in over 60 schools in the Murray, Riverina and Western regions of NSW, has won the 2015 NSW Junior Landcare Team Award, and will represent NSW at the national awards. Creative Catchment Kids has been a partnership of Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre and the Murray Darling Association since 2010, supported by Murray, Riverina & Western Local Land Services with funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme and Catchment Action NSW. |
11 September 2015 |
Gunnedah Shire Council - Murray Darling Association Rejects Motion Opposing Shenhua DevelopmentThe National Conference of the Murray Darling Association overwhelmingly rejected a motion calling on the MDA "to oppose and strongly advocate against the approval granted for an open cut coal mine on the Liverpool Plains in the Murray Darling basin and demand that urgent consideration be given to the withdrawal of such approval." |
11 September 2015 |
Alex Druce, The Land - Locals still not sold on Basin Plan |
9 September 2015 |
The Hon. Bob Baldwin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment - Government vision for water reform highlighted at the Murray Darling Association annual conferenceSpeaking at the 71st annual conference of the Murray Darling Association in Barooga, NSW, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment Bob Baldwin outlined the Government’s approach to delivering the Basin Plan. |
27 August 2015 |
Minister for Water and The River Murray (SA), Ian Hunter - States, authority in agreement on basin plan measuresBasin states and the Federal Government are progressing a package of projects that will offset water recovery through supply measures, increase water recovery through efficiency measures and improve our ability to deliver environmental water by addressing system constraints. |
21 August 2015 |
Member for Murray, Adrian Piccoli - MDBP process and implementation under intense scrutinyEarlier this year, Member for Murray, Adrian Piccoli together with Member for Riverina Michael McCormack met with the Federal Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt to make the case for halting water buybacks under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. |
14 August 2015 |
Murray-Darling Basin water ministers meet in SydneyThe Murray–Darling Basin Ministerial Council met in Sydney today to consider basin water reform matters and progress on Basin Plan implementation. |
17 June 2015 |
Murray Darling Basin Authority - Flow Advice: River Murray flows to vary this winterCommunities along the River Murray in New South Wales and Victoria are advised to expect varying flows in the river during winter and consider adjusting their activities, pumps and moorings accordingly. |
24 June 2015 |
Senator John Madigan - Senator Madigan welcomes Senate inquiry into MDBP"Now is the time to consult, listen, review and act." |
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Basin Communities Leadership Program is coming to RochesterThe MDA in now inviting established and emerging leaders across the Campaspe Shire to register now |