Wetlands photo competition
One man's swamp is another man's wetland. They're actually the same thing. Having two internationally recognised wetlands in our region should be a good start to inspiring Riverina photographers for a...
View ArticleNPA fears lost red gum forests
The Federal Government is being urged to declare central Murray red gum forests sites in ecological danger.
View ArticleInterpretive centre to showcase wetlands
The cultural and environmental values of the Barren Box wetland are set to go on display in a new education centre.
View ArticleRed gum protection to include timber industry aid
Legislation has been introduced in the New South Wales Parliament to protect more than 100,000 hectares of river red gum forests in the Riverina-Murray region.
View ArticleWater release revives Lowbidgee wetlands
After more than a decade of drought one of the Murray-Darling Basin's most important waterbird breeding sites is now in full flood.
View ArticleLowbidgee wetlands nourished
Plentiful rains and partnerships between farmers and government are helping replenish the Lowbidgee wetlands in south-western New South Wales.
View ArticleWater flows back to Barmah
It's been a long time between drinks for the iconic Barmah-Millewah forest on the NSW/Victorian Border.
View ArticleFroglets a hard find
A Riverina researcher studying a rare frog species says her work is being hampered by the amphibians camouflage ability...and hungry birds.
View ArticleBlack water causing concern to tourists at Echuca
Flood waters are an environmental boon for red gum forests, but there are some visual down sides.
View ArticleRare frogs found after flooding rains
The endangered southern bell frog has been discovered in wetlands near Darlington Point in the New South Wales Riverina.
View ArticleNational Parks no replacement for timber industry
The Murray Shire Council said it is yet to see any major impacts on communities affected by the recent transition of Riverina Redgum forests into National Parks.
View ArticleIbis revel in the wet season
In the Booligal wetlands in NSW, about 120,000 young straw-necked ibis have just left their nests after one of the most successful breedings in the area's recent history.
View ArticleReport says Barmah Millewah wetland 50 per cent weeds
The Barmah-Millewa forest has been identified as one of the most west infested wetlands on the Mid Murray.
View ArticlePests planning starts in new national parks
Feral pigs and wild deer are being mapped in new river red gum national parks, with a view to future control programs.
View ArticleForests full of bird fledgings
A wildlife expert said bird fledging in the Barmah Millewa forest has been the most successful for years.
View ArticleUN backs Murray Indigenous push for cultural water licences
A United Nations forum has been told about a push from Aboriginal communities along the Murray River to hold cultural water licences.
View ArticleLeeton wetland named as Crown land reserve
The Crown Land department says grazing will continue at the newly renamed Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands Reserve near Leeton.
View ArticleMurray-Darling MP calls for red gum inquiry
The New South Wales Opposition is pushing the State Government to guarantee protections for river red gum forests and wetlands in the Riverina Murray region.
View ArticleBasin plan angst remains
It is a year this week since mass protests in Griffith and Deniliquin over the Murray-Darling Basin guide and the angst is no less, despite official reassurances.
View ArticleMurray-Darling plan tours Griffith
Some irrigators along the Murray-Darling Basin believe proposed cuts to water allocation threaten their farms, while others argue more water is vital for rivers and wetlands. The issue will be debated...
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