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The water debate rages on in the Murray Darling Basin

The water debate rages on in the Murray Darling Basin

Senate passes Basin Plan bill after Government makes buyback deal with Greens By Krista Schade The Senate has passed the Murray-Darling Basin Plan amendment bill following a deal made by the Albanese government and the Greens. The bill passed on Thursday afternoon. It will now go back to the House

Local university campus within reach of Hay

Local university campus within reach of Hay

By Tertia Butcher Hay could have its own university by as early as next year. A pilot campus for Country University Centre in partnership with TAFE Connected Learning Centre has been proposed, and to be known as CUC Hay. As reported by Hay Shire Council in October and in The

Murray Darling Basin water buyback deals with individuals will decimate all

Dear Madam, It is a regrettable reality that the Federal Government will certainly find what it terms “willing sellers” to buy irrigation water from. A Party that is not being considered, but one that will suffer acute financial decline due to the consequent decline in agricultural production, is the much

Southern Cross hosts open day to celebrate 90 years of historic flight

By Krista Schade In November 1933, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith landed in Balranald in his famous Southern Cross plane for a short visit. A replica of the Southern Cross plane was acquired by the local community group Balranald Southern Cross Inc. which was the centre of celebrations held on Sunday.

Friday rush - Maude Bridge, adventure zone and pool amenities all officially opened

Friday rush - Maude Bridge, adventure zone and pool amenities all officially opened

By Krista Schade Hay Shire Council celebrated the official opening of a trio of projects on Friday. To commence celebrations, a large group gathered alongside the Murrumbidgee River at Maude, to celebrate the opening of the new Maude Bridge. The official party included Helen Dalton, Members for Murray, Senator Deborah

Controversial Miss gallops away with Tapper Agri Cup at Hay Races 2023

Controversial Miss gallops away with Tapper Agri Cup at Hay Races 2023

By Kimberly Grabham The 2023 Tapper Agri Hay Races were a roaring success. Amidst the spectacular Fashions on the Fields, marquees which were sold out within the first week of sale, reunions and special events held, was some outstanding racing and considerable prize money on offer. Fashion on the field

Crowds gather in Deniliquin, Griffith and Leeton to protest Murray Darling Basin Plan water buybacks

Crowds gather in Deniliquin, Griffith and Leeton to protest Murray Darling Basin Plan water buybacks

Darren DeBortoli “This level of incompetence is off the charts.” Member for Murray Helen Dalton (right) was part of the largest of the water buyback rallies, held in Griffith (left). Image: The Riverine Grazier / Margie McClelland. By Krista Schade Massive crowds gathered at three simultaneous rallies in Deniliquin, Griffith and