Tag: Quambone 2831
Big wetland benefits seen in water buyback
Environmentlists say the second phase of buying back water allocations in the Murray-Darling Basin will be a major benefit to stressed wetlands such as the Macquarie Marshes.[MORE]
Macquarie Marshes purchase praised
Land-holders near the Macquarie Marshes say the purchase of land to extend the nature reserve is one of the most progressive moves made by government for a long time.[MORE]
Report paints grim picture for marshes' future
An environment group says the findings of a new report sound the death knell for the Macquarie Marshes unless the Commonwealth buys back more water.[MORE]
Landowners may face Macquarie Marshes water theft probe
Several land-holders are facing possible legal investigation by the New South Wales Government after the Department of Environment and Water's blitz on suspected water theft from the Macquarie Marshes in the central west.[MORE]
Marthaguy Picnic Races cancelled
Horse-related events across the central western New South Wales region are being cancelled due to the outbreak of horse flu and restrictions imposed on the movement of horses.[MORE]
Coonamble residents to pay for excess water use
Ratepayers in Coonamble Shire will soon have to pay for the water they use.[MORE]
