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Does the Murray River Still Need Saving?

Food & Environment | | Jennifer Marohasy
Counterpoint 22nd May, 2006

On budget night the Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, pledged MORE public money to "Save the Murray River". An extra $500 million will be spent on...

Is Murray money worth its salt?

Food & Environment | | Jennifer Marohasy
The Land 18th May, 2006

The Murray River was the focus of the Federal Government's commitment to the environment when the Federal Budget was announced last week. An extra...

So rich, we can afford to keep 'Saving the Murray River'

Food & Environment | | Jennifer Marohasy
Online Opinion 10th May, 2006

The Murray River is a national icon, and campaigning for years by the Australian Conservation Foundation means the river is usually a focus when...

Grasslands value lost on greenies

Food & Environment | | Jennifer Marohasy
The Land 4th May, 2006

Last year the Victorian government spent an extraordinary $400,000 to save a large gum tree in Albert Park in the middle of Melbourne. The...

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