18th January 2007Southern NSW irrigators receive $20m for lost water By LUCY SKUTHORP and PENNY WATTS – AustraliaThursday, 18 January 2007 The NSW Government, just days after it was threatened by an irrigator class action, … Continue Reading
12th January 2007A Queensland Government plan to create new irrigation licences in the south west of the State has prompted an outcry from the drought-parched southern areas of the Murray Darling Basin.And it has prompted … Continue Reading
12th January 2007Water Commission gave all clear to Warrego irrigation AustraliaFriday, 12 January 2007 The National Water Commission has endorsed the management of water in Queensland, including management plans for the Warrego River, according to … Continue Reading
5th December 2006The Queensland Government will provide a 50pc rebate on municipal rates for eligible drought-stricken farmers, plus a water rebate on management tariffs for irrigators.AgForce president Peter Kenny has welcomed the State Government’s move, … Continue Reading
30th November 2006There have been a lot of negative stories in the media about irrigation recently. If you see or hear any negative stories which are incorrect don’t let it go through to the keeper. … Continue Reading
23rd November 2006Frustrated Queensland irrigators are still waiting for the Qld Government to freeze charges on their water allocations.Much of the water being charged for won’t be delivered because of the drought – it doesn’t … Continue Reading
23rd November 2006Frustrated Queensland irrigators are still waiting for the Qld Government to freeze charges on their water allocations.Much of the water being charged for won’t be delivered because of the drought – it doesn’t … Continue Reading
23rd November 2006Frustrated Queensland irrigators are still waiting for the Qld Government to freeze charges on their water allocations.Much of the water being charged for won’t be delivered because of the drought – it doesn’t … Continue Reading
23rd November 2006Murray Valley ground water irrigators are leading a State-wide class action case against the NSW Government and its structural adjustment packages.They’re fighting for “fair market value” compensation for water taken from them.The irrigators … Continue Reading
23rd November 2006Murray Valley ground water irrigators are leading a State-wide class action case against the NSW Government and its structural adjustment packages.They’re fighting for “fair market value” compensation for water taken from them.The irrigators … Continue Reading
23rd November 2006Murray Valley ground water irrigators are leading a State-wide class action case against the NSW Government and its structural adjustment packages.They’re fighting for “fair market value” compensation for water taken from them.The irrigators … Continue Reading
15th November 2006Qld Water Minister, Craig Wallace, says his Government is costing a proposal to freeze irrigation water charges for those farmers affected by drought.He says Acting Premier, Anna Bligh, has given an undertaking to … Continue Reading