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Australia to spend billions on water projects

Radio New Zealand: Australia plans to spend just under $A13 billion on water projects over the next 10 years. The ABC reports that part of the plan is the $A10 billion Murray-Darling Basin deal recently agreed to by the states. Federal Water Minister Penny Wong says the plan, contained in next month's budget, also includes $A1.5 billion to secure urban water supplies. "This is a substantial investment, an investment that recognises that we need to deal with climate change," she ... Read »
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