Archived News
Archived news
Please note that some of the content on this website may relate to the former Premier, Ministers or Government.
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10 May 2012
My Victorian Waterway
A report released today by the Victorian Government shows Victorians feel a strong connection to their local waterways and most have a good grasp of river health issues.
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10 May 2012
Nineteen years of waterway health information now available online
River, stream and creek water quality information collected by Waterwatch volunteers over the past 19 years is now available to the public following the launch of the new online Waterwatch Victoria Data Management System.
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10 May 2012
New water strategy for western Victoria released
A comprehensive plan to manage water use in Victoria’s western region over the next 50 years has been released by Water Minister Peter Walsh.
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10 May 2012
Use of the North South Pipeline
A press release issued today by the Victorian Government indicates its commitment to only using the North South Pipeline as a source of water in times of critical human need.
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10 May 2012
New water strategy for Gippsland released
Water Minister Peter Walsh has released a comprehensive water management plan for Gippsland which maps out the challenges and opportunities facing all water users over the next 50 years.
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29 December 2011
Gippsland Lakes blue-green algae update
The Department of Sustainability and Environment continues to work with the Department of Health, the Environment Protection Authority, local government, tourism representatives and the commercial fishing industry to respond to the blue-green algal bloom currently affecting the Gippsland Lakes.
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23 December 2011
Permanent Water Saving Rules
Permanent Water Saving Rules (PWSRs) are a set of common sense water use rules that apply at all times, whether or not any stage of water restrictions are in force. Where water restrictions are also in force, the more severe of the rules or restrictions also apply.
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16 December 2011
Test results from blue-green algae affected seafood in Gippsland Lakes
Recent test results have shown that the levels of toxin in fish collected from the Gippsland Lakes are above established health guideline values.
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08 December 2011
Update on blue-green algal bloom in Gippsland Lakes - 8 December
A further update on the blue-green algal bloom affecting parts of Gippsland Lakes has been released for Thursday, 8 December.
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08 December 2011
Victorian Flood Recovery Progress Report
The Victorian Floods 2010-11 Recovery Progress Report shows the amount of work that has gone into repairing the physical, financial and emotional strain caused by the major floods across the state between September 2010 and March 2011.
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