During the past month there has been a tributary flood event in the Macquarie Valley resulting in a moderate but valuable volume of water (approximately 26,000 megalitres) making its way down to the drought ravaged Macquarie Marshes. Over 30% of … [Read more...] about Stealing Water from the Macquarie Marshes: A Note and More Pictures from Chris Hogendyk
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ABC Belatedly Reports Macquarie Marsh Water Theft
ABC Online and ABC Radio National this morning suggested that "The New South Wales Government is under pressure to take action against landholders who have been accused of stealing water from the Macquarie Marshes in the state's north-west... "A … [Read more...] about ABC Belatedly Reports Macquarie Marsh Water Theft
The Cost of Supplying Melbourne With Irrigation Water: A Note from Rojo
Hi Jennifer, I've just read an article in The Australian regarding a possible sweetner for the Bracks government, namely consideration of a $1.5 billion pipeline to supply Melbourne with water from the Murray river system. I haven't found what the … [Read more...] about The Cost of Supplying Melbourne With Irrigation Water: A Note from Rojo
Government Should Stop Blaming The Drought?
Ken Smith, Coordinator-General and Director-General, Department of Infrastructure, Queensland Government. A recent publication circulated by your Department, Water for the Future, argued that Queensland is experiencing the worst drought in more … [Read more...] about Government Should Stop Blaming The Drought?
Remove the Barrages for the Coorong: A Note from Rojo
Hello Jennifer, I have been a reader and minor contributor at your blog over the last few months. A few weeks ago I was discussing the Coorong with another commentator in relation to the Prime Minister's new $10 billion National Water Security Plan … [Read more...] about Remove the Barrages for the Coorong: A Note from Rojo
WWF Report on World’s Worst Rivers: Wrong Way Round on the Murray-Darling
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has just released a report entitled ‘World’s Top 10 River’s at Risk’. Australia’s Murray-Darling is included in the top 10. But it's two rivers, so maybe the title should be 'World's Top 11 River's at Risk'? The … [Read more...] about WWF Report on World’s Worst Rivers: Wrong Way Round on the Murray-Darling
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
