570 2 2-4pm on Monday 30th March

The GVIA will be hosting the MDBA at our office at 10:00 am on Tuesday 31st March - Please join us. 

The key messages are detailed in the attached file. In summary
-  No Rule Changes, compulsory acquisition is not appropriate
-  No more water from Agriculture, 72% of water is already for the environment
-  Community supported constraints must be completed, the NSW government must be held accountable
-  Complementary measures such as carp control must be implemented
-  Infrastructure must be updated at Menindee and to provide critical needs
-  Socio-economic impacts must be recognised appropriately
-  The Gwydir SDL do not need adjusting 


]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/570/Event.png file https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/570/MDBA-messages-Jigsaw-Puzzle.pdf 2026-03-30 02:39:43 569 2 This will be at the Social Co-House in Moree on Monday 16 March at 3.00 pm to 4.00pm.
For more details and information please reach out to Georgina on secretary@gwydircotton.com.au ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/569/Event.png file https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/569/Gwydir-CGA-Brief-MDB-plan-discussion-paper.pdf 2026-03-07 02:43:20 545 2 Irrigation in the Gwydir supports
* 230,000 Pecans
* 360,000 Orange and
* up to 70,000ha irrigated Cotton.
]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/545/National-Ag-Day-(2).png page https://www.gvia.org.au/the-gwydir-valley/industry-profiles/ 2025-11-21 03:24:22 541 2 New England North West AI Forum, in association with Telstra, and supported by Moree Business Chamber, is a must-attend event for regional businesses ready to harness the power of artificial intelligence. Hear from leading voices from across the region and beyond as they share their expertise and answer your questions. 
Unlocking AI: Tools, Tactics and Transformation 
Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 
Time: 10:45 AM to 2:00 PM (includes networking lunch) 
Venue: Social Co House, 157 Balo Street, Moree NSW 
Tickets: Register Here ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/541/Event.png url https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50046/new-england-north-west-ai-forum-business-nsw-new-england-north-west 2025-11-13 22:55:06 524 2 th anniversary of the creation of the GVIA following a motion from July 1995 proposing to bring the irrigation associations of Biniguy / Moree Water Users' Association, Carole/Gill Gill Water Users' Association, Copeton / Biniguy Spray Irrigators' Association, Gwydir Co-operative Ltd and the Mehi / Moomin Water Users' Association together to form the Gwydir Valley Irrigators Association. The intention was to "employ and take any necessary action to promote the interests of the irrigators in the Gwydir Valley."


]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/524/30-years.jpg none 2025-07-29 03:43:39 516 2 Thursday 24th July 2025, we will be celebrating 30 years of the GVIA. 
More details to follow shortly. 
]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/516/The-GVIAs-30th-Birthday-(1).png page https://www.gvia.org.au/about-the-gvia/history-of-gvia/ 2025-05-27 05:42:55 504 2 The film writer Leila McDougall will be a special guest at the event. 
This screening is proudly sponsored by mcGregor Gourlay Agricultural Services, AFF, NSW Farmers and CWA Moree
The event beguins at 6pm and there is no charge. 
]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/504/Just-a-Farmer-(2025).png none 2025-03-12 22:34:23 488 2 NSW online workshop invitation The NSW Government invites NSW stakeholders who have participated in the Australian Government’s consultations on a new national water agreement to join one of three online workshops to discuss the updated draft agreement.
The NSW-hosted workshops are an opportunity to:

• discuss how feedback from NSW stakeholders has been incorporated into the updated draft agreement published by the Australian Government in December 2024
• share any outstanding concerns ahead of the National Water Committee meeting in early February 2025.

To register for a workshop, please select one of the links below:

Monday 3 February, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Monday 3 February, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday 4 February, 10:00am to 12:00pm ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/488/committee-council-line-icon-vector-45373401.jpg url https://watergroup.dpie.nsw.gov.au/link/id/zzzz678d6ff7e99c3885Pzzzz64f6bd1cac878898/page.html 2025-01-22 02:47:38 469 2
This webinar on Tuesday 19th November 2024 from 12 noon will cover the following topics:

• the draft water sharing plan
• the public exhibition details, and
• how to make a submission. 

A question-and-answer session will be held at the end of the webinar. Please include your questions when you register at the link below.
Alternatively email your questions to wspconsultation@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

There will also be a meeting in Bingara on Wednesday 27th November 2024. Register here]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/469/webinar-(1).png url https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0aabd64a-0a41-4c06-ba4c-17767421eadc@96ef8821-2a39-471c-b89a-67b0833dd3b9 2024-11-08 05:34:22 465 2 Speakers from the Water Group at the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water include:

• Peter Hyde, Director Inland Water Planning
• Antonia Morrow, Senior Advisor, Water Engagement team

Wednesday 16th October 2004, at 11am - 

Register Here ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/465/webinar-(1).png none 2024-10-03 06:29:34 458 2 petition going.

 The Rally in front of Parliament House will begin at 11am on Tuesday, September 10. Further details can be found here - https://nff.org.au/national-farmer-rally/ . ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/458/National-Rally_IG_Story-4-(1)[26].png url https://nff.org.au/national-farmer-rally/ 2024-09-03 23:25:48 453 2 Speakers from the Water Group at the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water include:

• Mustak Shaikh, Principal Remote Sensing/Geospatial, Water Knowledge
• Kilian Vos, Senior Remote Sensing Analyst, Water Knowledge
• Antonia Morrow, Senior Advisor, Water Engagement team

Register Here
]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/453/Gwydir-River-at-Gravesend.jpg url https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2b10389a-5a4f-4b46-9517-a32b96fa8670@96ef8821-2a39-471c-b89a-67b0833dd3b9 2024-08-16 04:03:10 448 2 The Framework sets out how the government will recover 450 GL of water for enhanced environmental outcomes. 
There are three programs:    

• The Resilient Rivers Program comprising infrastructure projects and non-purchase water recovery options
  
• The Sustainable Communities Program providing adjustment assistance for Basin communities impacted by water recovery
  
• Voluntary Water Purchase Program for the purchase of water entitlements from willing sellers.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is hosting a 60 minute an online public webinar to provide an update at 12:00pm (AEST) on 17 July 2024, including representatives from DCCEEW and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. More details and resources can be found here: https://linktr.ee/dcceew_water]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/448/webinar-(1).png url https://mailchi.mp/a6963c007c67/water-amendment-restoring-our-rivers-act-2023-webinar-and-presentation-available-online-10346395?e=e513ac3bf1 2024-07-10 06:16:25 440 2 th June from 7:30 - 9:30am
Supported by UNE SRI and Cicada Innovations, the breakfast will delve into the future of agriculture, showcasing the power of technology and innovation in transforming Moree's and Australia's agricultural landscape.
Panellists include Oscar Pearse (Director of NSW Farmers Association), Lachlan Elworthy (Agronomist McGregor Gourlay), Jack Rickers (Hiringa Energy, green hydrogen), Sophie Venz (President of Young Aggies) facilitated by Brooke Sauer (owner & director of IntellectAg). Following the TED-style talks will be interactive discussions, Q&A and breakfast. 

Cost: $20

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/moree-ag-tech-breakfast-tickets-895726230267?aff=oddtdtcreator

]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/440/Agtech-Panel-Flyer.png none 2024-05-27 06:05:38 436 2 This is the 'blurb' to intro the webinar: Due to overwhelming popularity, we are excited to announce that we will run the Expert Industrial Relations Guidance: Workplace Law Training for Business webinar again, in partnership with Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors. Learn invaluable insights into the recent changes in workplace and industrial relations laws following the passing of the Closing Loopholes Bills.

You can register here:

https://businessnsw.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vb226DQxTGKZnZUYN8iCdQ#/registration ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/436/webinar-(1).png url https://www.businessnsw.com/events/industrial-relations-series 2024-05-16 02:06:21 426 2
For any urgent inquiries, please call the office mobile numbers. ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/426/Facebook-Christmas-square.png none 2023-12-21 06:47:17 414 2

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Time: 11:00 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (New South Wales)

Duration: 1 hour
]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/414/IMG_0798-GVIA_Project.jpg url https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/water/have-your-say/community/round-up 2023-09-11 07:04:29 404 2
The Gwydir Valley has 5,000 ML of environmental water over the legal requirements for the Basin Plan and the consultation open at the moment presents an opportunity to highlight this and the inequity that exists for the region who has over-recovered water compared with regions that have progress still to make. ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/404/IMG_4767.jpg url https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/ideas-to-deliver-the-basin-plan 2023-06-14 05:21:16 403 2
Venue: Moree Services Club, 3 Albert St, Moree

Time: 9:30 am to 5.00 pm 

Dates: Tuesday 27 June to Thursday 29 June 

Available times: 

1. 9:30 am to 10.30 am
2. 11.00 am to 12.00 pm
3. 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm
4. 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm
5. 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm. 

There are four bookings available for each time listed above, offering a total of 20 sessions per day. 

Register to attend a session.
]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/403/Storage-meter-1.jpg url https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/water/plans-programs/healthy-floodplains-project/measurement 2023-06-14 05:11:45 397 2 Join CottonInfo for a FREE, FUN and INFORMATIVE kayak trip at Moree's Tareelaroi Weir. You will hear from aquatic experts, entomologists and ecologists about what animals contribute to natural pest control in your region and what you can do to manage their habitats. 
Presenters: Simone Heimoana (CSIRO entomologist) – Pest Suppressive landscapes, Dr Rhiannon Smith (UNE ecologist) – Valuing biodiversity and how best to revegetate floodplains Dr Susan Fuller (QUT ecologist) – Innovative acoustic monitoring technology David Preston (DPIE) – Environmental flows and river management, Rodney Price (NSWDPI ecologist) – Fish Screening program, Jay Barnett (OzFish unlimited) – River Repair Bus, Kerrie Saunders (Yinarr-ma) – Cultural Heritage and bushtucker]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/397/Biodiversity-Kayak-Trip-March-2023_Final.jpg file https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/397/Biodiversity-Kayak-Trip-March-2023_Final.jpg 2023-03-03 03:38:53 396 2 2022 Bayer Grower of the Year Field Day at Keytah, Moree on 21st February 2023 from 10am.

 Industry-led panel sessions will explore: 

1. Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

2. Customer expectations along the value chain.

3. The power of Supply Chain Traceability.

4. Adaptive Agriculture and Innovative Solutions for Growers

5. Practical Applications and Field Innovations

Please see your invitation included. A detailed agenda is available here.

Could you please share this information with your network as this will be a fantastic day where all aspects of the cotton supply chain from field to fabric will be explored. .

We hope to see you there! Please RSVP for catering purposes.

Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/L2FuBvymtxNgmuK16

Event Webpage: https://www.sundownpastoral.com.au/field-day/ ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/396/FieldDay_EmailImage2.png url https://www.sundownpastoral.com.au/field-day/ 2023-02-13 02:14:32 367 2

What is soil Carbon: Understanding, monitoring and measuring soil carbon. What levels could be expected as a baseline? What do producers need to know before they make any changes? How can they use existing/historic soil tests?

Understanding and measuring emissions: What is involved in making this assessment and how should producers go about collecting the information.

Data management: What data do producers need, where can it be stored, how can this be easily managed over time.

Tools that can assist producers and agronomist easily manage the Carbon space.

When: 3rd August 2022
Where: Town and Country Club, 5 Frome St, Moree
Start: 2:00pm

RSVP:  https://gwydircarbonforum.eventbrite.com.au ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/367/STEM-Q-Cotton-Forum_Social-1080px-2160px-wide_02.jpg url https://gwydircarbonforum.eventbrite.com.au 2022-07-18 04:51:40 348 2
The main summer irrigation season is drawing to a close and deliveries to the Gwydir Wetlands are also slowing down, which should see releases at Copeton Dam ease off and the majority of this water carried over for future use. 

Copeton Dam is holding steady at 93% capacity which means there is plenty of water to enjoy at the Holiday Park.  At this level at the end of the irrigation season we anticipate, a few good years of economic activity from the stored water.

]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/348/RA-March-2022.png page https://www.gvia.org.au/the-gwydir-valley/water-available-for-irrigation/current-water-availability/ 2022-03-14 10:24:02 346 2
Groundwater levels have generally fluctuated within acceptable levels of decline and recovery. However, in some localities, with concentrated areas of pumping, groundwater levels are not able to fully recover before the following irrigation season starts.  The Department have more information on this and have provided a brief report accessed via the below link.

Please register to attend using the online form - Community meetings on groundwater levels - Lower Gwydir - Moree Tickets, Tue 15/03/2022 at 9:30 am | Eventbrite  ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/346/meeting-icon.png url https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/water/allocations-availability/managing-decline-in-groundwater-levels 2022-03-11 01:14:37 345 2 The irrigation session will start at 10am with an update on the Water productivity benchmarking followed by an introduction to the system from Craig Saunders. We will then have a panel session with Glenn Lyon, Lucas Wuersching, Andrew McKay, Grant Oswald and Malcolm Gillies to discuss the design, the performance and some of the considerations for implementation. 
We will be leaving Moree a 7am on Tuesday. Please contact Lou on 0427521498 ]]> https://www.gvia.org.au/media/website_posts/345/DJI_0040.jpg page https://www.gvia.org.au/events/siphon-less-tailwater-back-up-field-day/ 2022-03-07 02:40:28