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WELS Regulator supports recommendations of the third review of the water efficiency labelling and standards scheme

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07 November 2022
The Australian Government released the third independent review of the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme and Intergovernmental…
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Celebrating National Water Week 2022

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19 October 2022
An interview with Dr Carol Grossman (National Water Grid Authority) Did you know there are many clever people who are dedicating thei
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WELS Cost Recovery Implementation Statement: Have your say

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18 October 2022
We are seeking views on the draft 2022-23 Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) via…
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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water today launched public consultation on the draft Lake Eyre Basin Strategic Plan.
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Funding flows to Reconnect Gwydir Watercourse Country improving the health of rivers and wetlands

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22 July 2022
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water today announced $32.2 million in funding to deliver 3 environmental projects in…
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Updated standard raising the bar for product water efficiency

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29 June 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has announced the release of an updated standard for the Australian New Zealand Water…
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Australia leading the way globally to save water and reduce water scarcity

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22 June 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has announced the release of a new world-leading international standard for water efficiency…

Great Artesian Basin Lynn Brake Scholarship winner announced on World Water Day

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22 March 2022
Today on World Water Day 2022, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment marks the theme: Groundwater – making the invisible visible,…

Chief Executive Murray-Darling Basin Authority

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24 December 2021
The recruitment process for a replacement Chief Executive at Murray-Darling Basin Authority is underway, with national advertising on 7 January 2022.

Media statement: Transfer of responsibilities for Murray–Darling Basin Aboriginal Entitlements Program

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29 October 2021
Responsibility for the Murray–Darling Basin Aboriginal Entitlements Program has transferred from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the…

Lamprey found in record numbers at Murray barrages

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23 October 2020
Water for the environment has helped drive a spectacular increase in lamprey numbers in the Murray-Darling Basin.

A clearer vision for the Great Artesian Basin

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27 July 2020
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment – and partners in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory –…

Flow on effect leads to national win

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01 July 2020
The Flows for the Future Project (F4F) continues to go from strength to strength, with the South Australia F4F project team taking home the

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