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Close up of cracks in dried lakebed

Remembering SA's pain and battles behind the Murray-Darling Basin Plan

The Murray-Darling Basin Plan is under review, but with submissions due to close today, we take a step back in time to remember when dried lake beds were turning acidic, dairy farmers were selling up, and there was talk of water carting for Adelaide.

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Rows of grapevines lie in darkness as the yellow sun peeks over distant hills

Wine code of conduct details emerge as industry continues to shrink

Industry representatives welcome a new mandatory code of conduct that dictates how wineries treat wine grape growers, but it may be too late for some producers.

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A mural of a squid painted on the wall of a tackle shop.

The algal bloom may be 'gone', but many are still grappling with the fall-out

While testing has shown a dramatic improvement in South Australia's algal bloom situation, industry and experts fear it won't be a quick recovery.

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Man checks his rain gauge

WA farmers seeding their 'riskiest crop in years' welcome early rain

Widespread rain delivers timely relief to grain growers across the southern Wheatbelt, as they balance seeding decisions against soaring diesel and fertiliser costs.

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A smiling woman with curly, ginger hair stands outside a house on the edge of a river.

Daughter continues dad's Murray fight as 'transformational moment' looms

Julie Jones has lived by the River Murray all her life and wants all South Australians to participate in the first comprehensive review of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

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Photo shows the Macquarie River.

Anger as dam expansion dumped over wetland fears

Water users in part of the Murray-Darling Basin are anxious that a proposal to protect their interests during droughts has been abandoned, as the dry conditions continue to worsen.

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