Two of the Basin Plan’s four overarching objectives are to optimise the social, economic and environmental use of water in the national interest; and, to improve water security for all water users. One of its three outcomes is productive and resilient water-dependent...
MEDIA RELEASE from Berrigan Shire Council At its Extraordinary Council Meeting, held yesterday, 29 April, Berrigan Shire Council has endorsed to lodge a detailed submission to the Murray–Darling Basin Plan 2026 Review. The submission calls for a fundamental shift in...
MEDIA RELEASE from Balranald Shire Council Balranald Shire Mayor, Cr Louie Zaffina, has expressed deep disappointment following reports that another major water entitlement holder has received tens of millions of dollars from the Federal Government under water buyback...
MEDIA RELEASE from Balranald Shire Council Balranald Shire Mayor, Cr Louie Zaffina, says an officially recorded $15 million Commonwealth water purchase involving a local landowner has again highlighted the ongoing economic risk water buybacks pose to communities such...
MEDIA RELEASE from Murrumbidgee Council Murrumbidgee Council is working with the Coleambally Preschool Association Committee, following their request for the council to take over management and operation of the preschool and early learning centre, ensuring the service...
