The government said the new rules would help mines remain accountable,but the mines will still be able to decide the amount of water they take.
Brothers Tony and Ron Perich have agreed to remove a large dam from their property and pay a $425,000 penalty.
Environmental activist Charlotte Sterrett has taken up a position that “ticks all the boxes” to be her ideal job.
While recent rain has given much of the south-east a lush appearance,it may not be enough to head off imminent water restrictions,as dam levels head towards 50 per cent capacity.
The water sector’s profits have increased by more than $200 million while a payout to victims of the 2011 flood was less than anticipated.
CSIRO is investigating underground water banking for inland towns in response to growing drought risks.
The Menindee Lakes,1000 kilometres west of Sydney,need urgent protection to avoid another ecological disaster.
An 80-metre stretch of pipeline notorious for bursting will be replaced in March.
Recycled water could be pumped into Queensland's drinking supply within two years if the drought continues.
Leaked emails appear to show the government has been playing favourites and excluding opponents on floodplain harvesting issues.
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