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Waterway report a 'wake-up call' for federal government

Poor water quality and struggling native fish populations persist in Australia's largest river system, despite a plan to save it showing signs of improvement.

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Mission to save Murray-Darling Basin edges forward

The next step to save Australia's biggest river system has been unveiled, but conservationists warn it amounts to a drip-feed.

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Reflections reveal climate risk to Murray-Darling Basin

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has identified a drying climate as a key risk factor for Australia's largest river system and the people who depend on it.

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Murray Darling voices weigh-in on basin plan review

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has responded to stakeholders who debated the health of Australia's biggest river system at a recent summit.

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Murray-Darling stakeholders to scrutinise basin plan

Scientists, environmentalists, irrigators, community and government representatives will meet to discuss the health of Australia's largest river system.

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First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan

A First Nations group is challenging approval of the NSW Murray-Darling Basin Fractured Rock Water Resource plan in court, saying it wasn't properly consulted.

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PwC Australia scandal: $27m river modelling contract referred to audit body

Murray-Darling Basin Authority seeks assurances that confidential information has not been compromised

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Murray-Darling Basin Authority ends contracts with First Nations advisory in northern basin

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority is urgently seeking an alternative forum to consult with First Nations communities in the northern basin, after cutting ties with an advisory group it says failed to deliver on contracts.

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Murray Darling plan under pressure

Some 36 state-led Murray-Darling Basin Plan projects are supposed to be complete by June 2024 but authorities expect six will not meet the deadline.

AAP

Murray-Darling Basin Authority warns critical basin plan projects will not be completed on time

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority's new CEO warns a number of critical water-saving projects will not be delivered on time.

ABC News

Management plan must consider First Nations, climate change, says new Murray-Darling Basin boss

Murray-Darling Authority Basin boss to reveal "great unfinished business of water management" as Basin Plan reaches a 10-year milestone.

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Birds are back, crops are growing – but is the Murray Darling Basin plan working?

It is 10 years since the $13bn scheme was launched to restore the 1,500km system, and with it comes intensive debate about whether it is on track

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Water Minister Tanya Plibersek says farmers are ready to sell water licences as bureaucrats confirm 50 gigalitres worth of buybacks

The federal water minister says she's received approaches from farmers keen to sell their water licences back to the government.

ABC News

Murray-Darling Basin report card shows state targets 'slipping behind' as water-saving deadline nears

A new report card by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority shows both state and federal governments have work to do if they want to meet targets.

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New Murray-Darling Basin Authority boss fails to mention environment in all-staff memo

Staff raise concerns after incoming chief executive Andrew McConville emphasises agricultural outcomes in introductory letter

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Oil and gas lobby boss to head Murray-Darling Basin Authority, as former LNP politician set to chair river study

A gas lobbyist and a former LNP politician have been appointed to Murray-Darling Basin roles only days out from the federal election being called.

AAP

Rare earths investment refines reputation

Federal backing for a rare earths refinery is expected to boost Australia's status as a world-leading source of critical minerals.

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Gas industry peak body tells Beetaloo Basin Senate inquiry fracking cannot happen without consent from traditional owners

Traditional owner Johnny Wilson lives within 20km of fracking wells in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin. This week, the peak body for oil and gas attempted to quell his concerns.

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