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Irrigation group lacks public support: VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says a new irrigation liaison committee in the state's north does not have the support of the local community.
Preserve the wilderness: Greens
Green groups say a report concluding that northern Australia will not be the nation's next food bowl should spell the end of plans to dam any more of the region's rivers.
VFF questions irrigation committee appointment
Farmers are asking Victoria's Water Minister to intervene in the appointment of an irrigation liaison committee in northern Victoria.
No food bowl but Ord investment worthwhile
Western Australia's Regional Development Minister, Brendon Grylls, says the government's multi-million dollar investment in the second stage of the Ord River scheme is still warranted.
Axed cheese workers offered lifeline
The Victorian Government will provide retraining and other support to workers affected by the closure of Murray Goulburn's Leitchville cheese factory.
Carryover gives irrigators 'flexibility'
The Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation says carryover water has been essential to growers during the drought.
Irrigator interest sought in saline water offer
Irrigators are being encouraged to take advantage of a South Australian Government offer of up to five gigalitres of saline water available for commercial use.
Mayor fears water buybacks creating uncertainty
Leeton's Mayor says the Federal Government's water buybacks are having a detrimental effect on irrigation communities.
Rains justify $23m Toorale purchase: Wong
Penny Wong says the $23m spent on Toorale station in north-western NSW has paid off.

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