Tag: Wakool 2710
No go for Wakool irrigation sell-off
There will be no wholesale sell-off of the Wakool irrigation district after a survey of more than 200 of its farming families.[MORE]
Wakool irrigators seek federal sell-off
An irrigation district in southern New South Wales is looking to sell its entire water entitlement to the Federal Government.[MORE]
Murray Irrigation's job cuts 'will hurt communities'
Australia's biggest irrigation company is preparing to cut jobs in a move expected to hurt communities in the New South Wales Riverina. [MORE]
Opposition questions NSW council election costs
The New South Wales Opposition says councils in the south-west are facing bills of up to $60,000 for this weekend's council elections.[MORE]
Wakool mayor delivers 14pc rate hike
The Mayor of the Wakool Shire says he is happy to deliver a 14 per cent rate rise, despite it being the second steepest rate hike in New South Wales.[MORE]
New water allocations announced for Murray irrigators
New South Wales water managers say allocations for the Murray River's general security irrigators are dependent entirely on rain during the next six months.[MORE]
Fish to get lifesaving flush of water
A flush of water will be sent along two drying southern New South Wales waterways to prevent the deaths of native fish.[MORE]
Farmers say Parliament House protest a success
Murray Valley irrigators who protested in Canberra yesterday say their trip was worthwhile, despite not being able to meet federal politicians.[MORE]
Wakool Shire buys water for residents
A southern New South Wales Shire has started buying water in a bid to help residents cope with water restrictions.[MORE]
Shire considers establishing medical clinic
A shire in southern New South Wales says it is looking at setting up its own medical clinic to help the region attract new doctors.[MORE]
Water cuts 'shock' irrigators
Irrigators in the Murray and Murrumbidgee areas are coming to terms with a significant cut to their water allocations.[MORE]
