The Australian and Northern Territory governments have confirmed $3.4 million in funding for two water science projects designed to improve how water is planned, stored and protected across the Northern
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Lower Murray river listed as critically endangered ecosystem
The Australian Government has formally listed the lower River Murray and its associated aquatic and floodplain systems as Critically Endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
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$20m grant program opens to support River Murray community
A $20 million grant program designed to support South Australia’s River Murray communities as water is recovered under the Murray–Darling Basin Plan has officially opened, marking a new phase in efforts
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The digital shift transforming Longreach water security
For Longreach Regional Council, introducing digital metering is more than a technological upgrade. It is a cultural shift toward shared responsibility for water security. It reflects a partnership between
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Queensland’s first WISER project delivers major water savings
Long-term water security is no longer theoretical for four Far North Queensland towns, following the completion of Queensland’s first project under the Australian Government’s Water Infrastructure
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Murray–Darling Basin ministers reset course on Basin Plan delivery
Murray–Darling Basin water ministers met in Brisbane on December 12, 2025, reaffirming a shared commitment to continued implementation of the Basin Plan while acknowledging the growing challenges posed
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Southern Basin community funding boosts resilience and local jobs
The Australian and NSW Governments have announced up to $70 million in southern Basin community funding to help local economies adapt to the changes associated with environmental water recovery.
The program
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Narrandera water treatment planning moves ahead with funding
Narrandera’s ageing water system has been under pressure for years, relying on groundwater bores drilled in the 1960s and basic chlorination to meet drinking water needs. High levels of iron and manganese
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How water efficiency savings are cutting billions from bills
Australian households and businesses are collectively saving more than $1.6 billion a year simply by choosing more water-efficient plumbing products and appliances.
The savings are being delivered through
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Murray–Darling Basin outlook shapes MDBA’s priorities for 2026
With the year drawing to a close, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has set the tone for a significant year ahead, outlining climate pressures, community priorities and Basin-wide updates that
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$30m boost targets Great Barrier Reef water quality improvements
A new $30 million investment under the Reefwise Farming Program will support targeted actions to improve Great Barrier Reef water quality by reducing nutrient and pesticide pollution in key agricultural
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