PM to announce 3200 Gl for Murray Darling
Prime Minister Gillard is expected to increase the environmental flows for the Murray to 3200 Gl.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will unveil plans to put an extra 450 billion litres back into the Murray River.
In order to head off a potential legal challenge to the Murray Darling Basin plan, Ms Gillard will announce, in South Australia that 450 billion litres of water will be back in the river from 2019, at a cost of $1.7 billion, national radio and print media are reporting.
It’s believed the increase water will come from on-farm efficiencies.
Backgrounder: South Australia wins political fight for water
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority had earlier settled on a 2750 Gl figure.
In May, when the revised draft Murray Darling Basin plan was released, South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill said he would launch a challenge in the High Court if the federal government agreed to the plan in that form.
He said at the time the planned water flows were not enough to ensure the river system’s long-term health.
Earlier this month, the Murray-Darling Basin Authority produced modelling showing how 3200 Gl would reach more environmental targets, but failed to explore the costs to river communities.
The Murray River in Barmah.
Fire in Mooroopna
Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in Northgate St, Mooroopna.
Mulwala marching on to finals
The winning form continued for the Mulwala seniors against Deniliquin at Lonsdale Reserve on Saturday.
Hospital open day
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Moama mum finds homebirth a breeze
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Irlen Syndrome sufferer overcomes reading difficulties
After suffering with reading difficulties for many years, former Rochester resident Nelson Jones has benefited from being diagnosed and treated for Irlen Syndrome.
Tourism booklet for Ky
Kyabram’s first tourism booklet is to be launched in late September.
You did him proud
Something truly inspirational took place on Saturday as former teammates honoured the memory of Eamonn O'Connor.
Region split
Berrigan and Jerilderie Shires will be in separate state electorates if boundary redistributions announced on Monday come in to effect.
Yarnbombers add splash of colour to High St oak tree
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Cobram Tigers thrash Rumbalara by 88 points
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Heath Blacks 'true' message
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Pest threat on abandoned orchards
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More Parks Victoria jobs slashed
Parks Victoria is shedding 60 jobs across the state.
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