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Help SRI continue to fight for our region
A David versus Goliath battle continues, as Southern Riverina Irrigators fights for the NSW Murray region’s farmers and communities. But...
Shelley Scoullar
Apr 24, 20212 min read


Don’t let this report sit on a shelf and gather dust
The need for reform in the water market has been highlighted in a report released at the end of last week, and the Speak Up Campaign is...
Shelley Scoullar
Mar 31, 20212 min read


Let’s start the difficult discussions
A prominent water policy advocate is calling for “a start to difficult discussions” around poor water management, which is seeing huge...
Shelley Scoullar
Mar 24, 20212 min read


Water should grow food, not investment portfolio
Water trading and water hoarding are adversely impacting Australia’s ability to grow food, and therefore need to be acknowledged and...
Shelley Scoullar
Mar 18, 20213 min read


Nation building policy needed
Australia needs inclusive, nation building water policy to protect environmental outcomes and a secure sustainable food supply in the...
Shelley Scoullar
Mar 14, 20212 min read


Be prepared to pay more for your food
Alarm bells around food price increases are rising, but governments are not taking any notice, according to the Speak Up Campaign. Its...
Shelley Scoullar
Mar 14, 20212 min read


Time for action
It is time for action. The time for talking is over, we need to acknowledge the problems and work together to achieve solutions. That is...
Shelley Scoullar
Feb 26, 20212 min read


‘Apprehensive’ approach to draft water strategy
An “apprehensive approach” is being taken to the draft NSW Water Strategy, released this week. Speak Up Campaign chair Lachlan Marshall...
Shelley Scoullar
Feb 26, 20212 min read


Plan destroying the Edward
A plan which was designed to protect our environment is instead destroying it, but politicians and government authorities are doing...
Shelley Scoullar
Feb 14, 20213 min read


Learn from history to set future
Limited places are available for a conference which aims to generate national discussion about a holistic approach to the future...
Shelley Scoullar
Feb 9, 20212 min read


There’s gold in the river and fairies in our forest
Murray River communities are “crying tears of despair” with the latest revelations from the Murray Darling Basin Authority. Speak Up...
Shelley Scoullar
Feb 9, 20213 min read


Cherry-picking history to suit the narrative
The cherry-picking of history to suit the present day narrative is becoming increasingly frustrating for communities that are trying to...
Shelley Scoullar
Feb 9, 20212 min read


Turn on the tap and reduce impact of ‘food-flation’
If someone in government had the courage to ‘turn on the tap’ it could have a significant positive impact for our nation. As well as...
Shelley Scoullar
Jan 12, 20212 min read


We need to be prepared for the next drought
As we celebrate an end to the devastating drought, the year ahead is the time we must take stock of our nation’s poor water management....
Shelley Scoullar
Jan 5, 20212 min read


New Year's Resolution
The New Year needs to be a time to accept past mistakes in water management and work towards resolving them. Speak Up Campaign chair...
Shelley Scoullar
Jan 5, 20212 min read


Wake up Australia! This plan is the Pitts
Every Australian who wants to eat clean, green and fresh locally produced food should be appalled at findings from the Murray-Darling...
Shelley Scoullar
Dec 30, 20203 min read


Preliminary program has high hopes
A preliminary program for a two day conference on the future of the Murray Darling Basin has been released and promises to deliver...
Shelley Scoullar
Dec 29, 20202 min read


Yanco Creek concerns, despite the assurances
Yanco Creek community members continue to have concerns about future infrastructure plans for the creek system, despite having a small...
Shelley Scoullar
Dec 15, 20202 min read


‘Entire structure’needs to be changed
The entire structure of Murray-Darling Basin Plan implementation needs a revamp to stop the disaster that is unfolding. Speak Up Campaign...
Shelley Scoullar
Dec 2, 20203 min read


Living in fairyland
Anyone who blames farmers for an inability to achieve Basin Plan river flows is “living in fairyland”. It is not farmers or towns or any...
Shelley Scoullar
Dec 2, 20203 min read


Stop sweeping carp problem under table
Damage to Murray-Darling rivers and their tributaries from European carp needs to be addressed as a matter or urgency, according to a...
Shelley Scoullar
Oct 133 min read


Think ‘outside the square’ to support food production
Governments need to work ‘outside the square’ to help increase food production and therefore keep prices down. This could include...
Shelley Scoullar
Aug 103 min read
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