by Admin | 2 November 2011
A chance discovery has left irrigation communities furious and the goodwill generated by MDBA Chairman, Craig Knowles, is evaporating, the CEO of the National Irrigators’ Council, Tom Chesson said today. “Without telling anyone, the Commonwealth Water...
by Admin | 19 October 2011
The Chairman of the National Irrigators’ Council, Stewart Ellis today announced the appointment of new CEO, Tom Chesson saying he was joining the organisation at a crucial time. “Tom Chesson is joining the National Irrigators’ Council (NIC) at a time...
by Admin | 18 October 2011
The National Irrigators’ Council has welcomed the settlement of a $1.2 billion funding agreement for Victoria’s Food Bowl stage 2 development as a win for all parties. NIC CEO Danny O’Brien said the agreement signed today by Victoria and the...
by Admin | 14 September 2011
The National Irrigators’ Council has welcomed the National Water Commission’s progress report on water reform in Australia, agreeing that a new push is required to continue to implement reforms first agreed seven years ago. NIC CEO Danny O’Brien said...
by Admin | 10 August 2011
Funding available for water saving infrastructure upgrades in the Murray Darling Basin is dramatically less than the headlines suggest, a review by the National Irrigators’ Council reveals. The $5.8 billion Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program...
by Admin | 4 August 2011
The $228 million deal to fund the expansion of Adelaide’s desalination plant and reports Canberra won’t be affected by the Murray Darling Basin Plan yet again expose the double-standard that applies to urban and rural communities when it comes to water...
