NT government reduces the amount of water industries can take from flooded rivers
In short: The NT government's new surface water policy means industry can take 5 per cent instead of 20 per cent of wet season flows.The policy has been welcomed…
Farmers, industry representatives and Shepparton locals protest MDBP water buybacks
Shepparton locals have expressed their frustration about plans to reintroduce water buybacks to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.Key points:A convoy of farmers takes to the streets…
NT government should charge fracking companies more for groundwater use, economists say
The Northern Territory government is about to make fracking companies pay for groundwater use, but water economists say the fee is far too cheap and will leave taxpayers out of…