Tech-savvy Australia computes drought solutions
October 9, 2008
Could technology help alleviate the dilemma facing the Murray-Darling River Basin? Read more
Popularity: 4%
Water sales trump crop sales in Queensland
September 30, 2008
BRISBANE, Australia — Small farmers in Queensland can make more by selling their water than growing crops, reports Adelaide Now. Read more
Popularity: 6%
Information flow: Australian Senate deliberates how to save Murray-Darling
August 27, 2008
In worried response to a rapidly desiccating Murray-Darling river basin, the Australian Senate just approved an inquiry into the availability of current supplies. Read more
Popularity: 6%
Water thieves are terrorists, declares Australian Premier
August 15, 2008
Australia’s Murray-Darling river basin is drying up. As the water levels drop, South Australia’s Premier Mike Rann declares that diversion from the basin is an act of environmental terrorism and should be treated as a crime against the Australian people. Read more
Popularity: 6%
As the Murray River dries, hope dies
August 12, 2008
The lower lakes of the Murray River in South Australia are slowly drying up, as water use along the Murray-Darling river basin continues to threaten the long-term health of the watershed. Read more
Popularity: 7%
Aboriginal landowners win water rights in Australia
August 6, 2008
Australia’s High Court recently ruled that Aborigines have the right to use their water and protect it too. Read more
Popularity: 5%
Australia Water Commission considers scarcity pricing
July 24, 2008
AUSTRALIA - When water is scarce, Australians might face steep charges for usage rather than traditional restrictions imposed during times of drought. Read more
Popularity: 4%
Climate change report foreshadows Australian hardships
July 16, 2008
SYDNEY - According to a recent government-commissioned report in Australia, the country’s droughts and heatwaves are expected to escalate significantly. According to the Guardian newspaper, the study attributes the increase to climate change. A spell of dry weather renders current public funding for crop irrigation inadequate. Read more
Popularity: 5%
Aussie agreement to manage Murray Darling River Basin
July 14, 2008
AUSTRALIA - Australia’s prime minister, Kevin Rudd, says a new agreement on the Murray Darling basin will mean the river is managed as one body for the first time. Read more
Popularity: 3%
Water rules eased in Australia
June 10, 2008
BRISBANE, Australia - South-East Queensland’s combined dam capacity is expected to reach 40 per cent sometime in the next two days, signaling the end to level six water restrictions. Read more
Popularity: 11%
