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We’re not ready for another flood, Lower Murray irrigators warn
Failures by the Department for Environment and Water and a “completely inadequate” recovery plan have left South Australia behind the eight-ball, an inquiry has heard.
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Flood inquiry will visit Murray Bridge next week
River Murray irrigators will get a chance to offer some constructive criticism to a parliamentary committee in person.
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Murray Bridge flood recovery centre closes after 414 days
A key chapter in the story of the 2022-23 River Murray flood has drawn to a close.
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$31.3 million promised for Lower Murray levee repairs
Twelve months on from the peak of the River Murray flood, the state and federal governments have finally come up with a long-term plan to help irrigators.
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Twelve months on, flood-affected River Murray farmers are still doing it tough
Retired agricultural advisor Dale Manson highlights the plight of primary producers at Long Flat and up and down the river.
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Department for Environment and Water failed farmers during floods, inquiry hears
Farmers have savaged the state government over its handling of the 2022-23 River Murray floods, and delays to a parliamentary inquiry into the issue.
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Blaze Aid are here to help with River Murray flood recovery
Volunteers have arrived in the Murraylands to fix farmers’ fences – and they could do with your help.
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What’s happening with the Lower Murray’s levees? Not enough, opposition MPs say
Twelve months after the River Murray floods, Adrian Pederick and Nicola Centofanti want answers about the future of the levee network that protects Murraylands farms.
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Levees will stay shut for the near future, DEW says
The state Department for Environment and Water is still not saying when runners and walkers might be able to get back onto the Lower Murray’s levee banks.
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River revived: Murraylands’ tourism industry is stronger than ever
A state government voucher scheme has helped Murray River, Lakes and Coorong tourism do better than just bounce back from last summer’s floods.
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Former Murray Mallee policeman wins award for leadership during floods
SAPOL Superintendent Scott Denny has been recognised for uniting councils and other stakeholders during the recent River Murray floods.
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State MP Adrian Pederick goes in to bat for flood-affected farmers
A fencing program is being proposed to help River Murray irrigators affected by last summer’s floods, but more help is needed.