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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.

People urged to grass up their neighbours if they see them using hosepipes during ban

People urged to grass up their neighbours if they see them using hosepipes during ban

One water company has asked people to 'gently remind' their neighbours of restrictions

Water promised to the Murray-Darling Basin won't be delivered, despite PM doubling down on commitment

Water promised to the Murray-Darling Basin won't be delivered, despite PM doubling down on commitment

Hundreds of gigalitres that were promised to the Murray-Darling system by 2024 will be impossible to deliver, investigators have found — but the new federal government is doubling down on the promise.

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Southern NSW irrigators plan to challenge flood plain harvesting legislation in court

For the first time irrigators in northern NSW valleys will have to measure their flood plain harvesting take, but southern NSW water users say they are still allowed to take more than their fair share.

Endangered, culturally significant southern pygmy perch back from the brink in Murray River

Land and water stakeholders are overjoyed to find the threatened southern pygmy perch returning to the Murray River in record numbers.

Labor promised to fix Australia's big water problem. These 6 things must top the to-do list

During the federal election campaign, Labor promised to future-proof Australia’s water resources. Now, new Water Minister Tanya Plibersek must deliver on the policy – one vital to securing Australia’s future.

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Disagreement over new groundwater plan to minimise climate change effects on Perth and Peel

A new groundwater plan aimed at reducing the effects of climate change on Perth's water resources sparks the ire of some experts while others argue there is no time to waste.

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Possible to clean Yamuna to bathing standards by 2025: Experts

Possible to clean Yamuna to bathing standards by 2025: Experts

“Delhi does not have enough water downstream the Wazirabad Barrage to maintain environmental flow in the river.”

City announces ‘Chicagwa’ Chicago-branded water campaign, commemorative cans

City announces ‘Chicagwa’ Chicago-branded water campaign, commemorative cans

The new initiative will feature a limited run of cans of Chicago drinking water featuring six different label designs.

Chicago Sun-Times

What can the Cotter River teach us about the worst drought in history?

What can the Cotter River teach us about the worst drought in history?

An investigation into the reliability of the Cotter River for future water capture will soon be underway.

The Canberra Times

Federal opposition hints at changes to water savings in Murray-Darling Basin

Federal opposition hints at changes to water savings in Murray-Darling Basin

Federal Labor hints it will seek to tear up a major agreement about how water could be recovered for the environment across the Murray-Darling Basin if it wins this year's election.

Calls for another delay of floodplain harvesting laws shot down by Water Minister

Calls for another delay of floodplain harvesting laws shot down by Water Minister

Independent politicians are calling for delays to controversial floodplain harvesting laws set to come into place on Monday.

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