Governments are failing to prioritise ensuring the nation’s food security, even as the production of staple foods declines and the country becomes increasingly reliant on imports. The Murray Regional Strategy Group (MRSG), representing the NSW Murray Valley foodbowl, calls on consumers to understand the risks to local food production and pressure governments in its submission […]
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Environmental advocacy groups are being encouraged to “do their job” and advocate for genuine environmental protection ahead of playing politics and supporting ideology. The call comes from the Murray Regional Strategy Group, and follows concerns the environment movement is turning a blind eye to damage being caused by renewable projects. MRSG chair Geoff Moar said
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Australia has a looming food security crisis, yet it is not being sufficiently acknowledged by politicians, according to a regional community group. The Murray Regional Strategy Group says it is time to realise the current and impending dangers if action is not taken. Its Chair, Geoff Moar, said recent reports have highlighted the need to
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A new report highlights how our nation’s food security is at increasing risk from ill-considered Australian Government policy. Regular supply of fresh milk, one of the healthy staples that is an essential part of our diet, is under threat as dairy production plummets. The report on the Impact of Water Buyback on the Southern Murray
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The Murray Regional Strategy Group has welcomed a draft determination that gives reprieve to massive water price increases. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has proposed a 1.9 per cent increase in WaterNSW charges, after the government department sought increases up to 39 per cent. The 1.9 per cent would be followed by CPI
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A seven-point plan to fix ongoing issues in the Murray-Darling Basin has been endorsed by a leading community group. The Murray Regional Strategy Group, a coalition of farming and community organisations from the NSW Murray Valley, says the plan announced by Independent NSW parliamentarian Helen Dalton should be used as a starting point to repair
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The past year saw an ongoing focus by Murray Regional Strategy Group on building relationships in an effort to improve water policy and management in the NSW Murray region. Chair Geoff Moar told MRSG’s annual meeting last week that positive relationships had been developed with numerous stakeholders, leading to greater collaboration. This included very informative
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Community and farming groups have expressed “total disbelief” at the latest attempt by the Albanese Government to destroy regional communities. Leading the charge is Murray Regional Strategy Group, with Chair Geoff Moar saying the latest announcement of more water buybacks on the eve of a Federal election was “beyond comprehension”. The Albanese Government has announced
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As we start another critical year in which action is needed to ease cost of living pressures, a leading community organisation is calling on governments to acknowledge past mistakes and identify future solutions. Food staples are under threat from poor government policy that is hurting the farming sector, yet can be easily rectified. The Murray
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Individuals, businesses and community organisations across the NSW Murray Valley are being urged to help farmers push back against a potential massive increase in government fees. The Murray Regional Strategy Group, a coalition of industry, community and irrigation organisations across the NSW Murray Valley, has joined a growing chorus of opposition to proposed water price
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