<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<root>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1009</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[MDBA Emerging Issues Webinar]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Wednesday, 30th September between 10-11am MDBA presenters will bring together evidence, stakeholder feedback and emerging policy
	directions across a range of topics being examined through the review, including:

<ul>
	<li>environmental water management</li>
	<li>climate adaptation</li>
	<li>native fish recovery</li>
	<li>water quality</li>
	<li>northern Basin issues</li>
	<li>sustainable diversion limits.</li>
</ul>
Speakers will outline areas where evidence suggests there may be opportunities to improve Basin water management and identify options that
warrant further discussion and testing.  The <a href="https://www.mdba.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/basin-plan-review-discussion-materials-september-2026.pdf">rountable
materials</a>
will be the basis for the webinar as a broad consultation opportunity following the Rountables in Sydney. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/1009/MDBA-logo.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.mdba.gov.au/news-and-events/webinars</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-09-29 02:22:33</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1006</post_id>
    <post_category_id>411</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[MDBA releases consultation material on Basin Plan Review]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The MDBA have released consultation materials ahead of the upcoming Roundtable in Sydney - NIC will be attending.  
<br /><br />
	This purpose of this pack outlines the emerging policy directions for the Basin Plan Review. It is intended to support further
	engagement and does not represent settled positions or decisions. There will be six Rountable discussions  on:

<ul>
	<li>Optimising outcomes from environmental water (including constraints)</li>
	<li>Water resource planning and regulation</li>
	<li>At-risk SDL assessments and potential responses</li>
	<li>Northern Basin water management</li>
	<li>Water quality and native fish</li>
	<li>Climate risk and adaptive responses</li>
</ul>]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/1006/MDBA-logo.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.mdba.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/basin-plan-review-discussion-materials-september-2026.pdf</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-09-18 04:58:14</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1002</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Call for papers OzWater 2027]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Australian Water Association is calling for Abstracts for OzWater 2027.
<br /><br />
	You can submit an <strong>abstract, case study, video pitch, workshop </strong>or<strong> panel idea</strong> across 13
	diverse sub-themes.<br />
	<br />
	Whether you have new research to share, lessons from a project, an innovative approach or a conversation you think the sector needs to have,
	now is the time to get your submission in.

<br /><br />
	A great opportunity to showcase the wonder work of the industry, your programs and irrigation effeciency.  Reach out to Zara or
	Christine, if interested to discuss.  

<br /><br />Due 18 September 2026
<br />]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/1002/OzWater-27.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.ozwater.org/about/themes?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_FeL-Wxda0wkieQVbd_u9N-56ZEvvrQPCb2R5wiaIi8qVVZzGwtcOsnO6eyyN7dQKAYlfBuezhaD-PCGOyAkb9WJYaRA&amp;_hsmi=436943386</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-09-03 21:24:21</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>993</post_id>
    <post_category_id>405</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Joint Media Release - Water policy must be on the food security menu]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Australia's food security strategy cannot ignore water as a critical input, according to irrigation industry leaders in Canberra attending the National Farmers Federation Summit today.<br />
<br />
National Irrigators' Council, NSW Irrigators' Council, Ricegrowers' Association, Citrus Australia and Cotton Australia were united in their call that water policy belongs in Australia's food security conversation. [...]]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/993/Media-Release.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.irrigators.org.au/news/media-releases/joint-media-release-water-policy-must-be-on-the-food-security-menu/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-08-18 05:31:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>990</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Cotton Australia is looking for a Water Policy Officer]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Cotton Australia is looking for a Water Policy Officer to join their team. The role works closely with the General Manager, the CEO and
other members of the Policy Team to ensure the cotton industry’s interests are well represented across water policy, planning and regulatory
processes — engaging with stakeholders including the National Farmers’ Federation Water Committee, National Irrigators Council, Queensland
Farmers’ Federation Water and Energy Policy Committee, New South Wales Irrigators Council, valley-based irrigator groups and Cotton Grower
Associations.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/990/CA-Logo.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://au.seek.com/Cotton-Australia-Ltd-jobs/at-this-company?jobId=93646431&amp;type=standard</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-08-10 05:26:58</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>986</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[PCT2027 Leadership Program webinar]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Every organisation has someone with the potential to lead through complexity, inspire others and make a lasting difference.  Who
	comes to mind for you?

<br /><br />
	The Peter Cullen Trust is looking for the next cohort of emerging and established leaders to join our <strong>2027 Leadership Program</strong>.

<br /><br />A webinar is being held on 25 Aug 2026 12:30 PM to find out more.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/986/PCT.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://petercullentrust.wildapricot.org/event-6765598</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-08-09 21:50:49</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>985</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[AWA NSW State Conference]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Water professionals from across New South Wales will come together in Wollongong to explore practical solutions, fresh thinking and the
	partnerships needed to tackle today's biggest water challenges.

<br /><br />
	Under this year's theme, <strong>Squeezing Every Last Drop: From Survival to Strength: No Excuses, No Waste. Do More with Less</strong>,
	the program brings together government, utilities, local councils and industry leaders to share real-world insights you can take back to
	your organisation. 17 - 19 August 2026.
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/985/AWA-State-Conference-2026.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.awa.asn.au/upcoming-events/nsw-state-conference-2026?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_zJmJywsPgmNashLaXUBeiTbTMfmiH7Y9plpwVYnby0SnAqFu2tlV4Ctyf6ygppe03Now94xVLn2oPTeRnIWF5tyy2dg&amp;_hsmi=431841482</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-08-09 21:47:36</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>980</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Water Act Review Webinar]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[DCCEEW are hosting an online webinar  at 10:30am AEST on <strong>28 July 2026</strong> - you can <a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b46a3810-3141-4eba-83f4-9722e11e8430@8c3c81bc-2b3c-44af-b3f7-6f620b3910ee">register
here</a>.<br />
<br />
The webinar will provide information to support participation in the <em>current review of The Water Act 2007</em> (Cth) with the
release of a Review Discussion Paper.<br />
<br />
This webinar will be recorded and will be available on our website following the event.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/980/dcceew.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/water-act-review</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-07-22 11:58:09</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>969</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[MDB Leadership Opportunity]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Applications soon close for the first cohort's of the ARLF and MDBA Murray-Darling Leadership Program (MDBLP).  The program aims
	to bring together people from across the Basin who are ready to work beyond their own interests and contribute to something shared —
	including strengthening understanding of how the Basin’s water resources are managed and why they matter.

<br /><br />
	This is a leadership experience designed for people who care deeply about the future of the Basin and the communities, industries and water
	dependent ecosystems it supports.  To find our more - visit the webpage and lodge an expression of interest. 
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/969/MDBA-ARLF-leadership.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://rural-leaders.org.au/murray-darling-basin-leadership-program/?msdynmkt_trackingcontext=04a29b62-03db-4843-b31f-817316c20100#registerinterest</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-06-01 02:10:26</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>968</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[New Basin Community Committee Members Wanted]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The MDBA is seeking expression of interest applications for Basin Community Committee (BCC) Members that provide input to the MDBA on their activities.  
<br /><br />
	New tenures and reappointments will begin in April 2027 for a 3-year term and nominations will undergo an extensive selection process
	involving all Basin governments.

<br /><br />
	The Basin Community Committee, established under the <em>Water Act 2007 </em>(Cth), is chaired by Ms Rachel Kelly and includes
	irrigation, environmental water and Indigenous water subcommittees. 

<br />]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/968/MDBA-logo.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.mdba.gov.au/news-and-events/newsroom/basin-community-committee-seeks-new-members</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-06-01 01:56:59</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>963</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Integrating Basin-Scale and Onsite Water Systems Webinar]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In One Basin CRC up-coming webinar series explores integrating Basin-scale and onsite water systems with a joint partnership with One Basin
CRC and One Water Program at Texas A&M University in the United States. In response to increasing water scarcity, climate
variability, and growing agricultural and municipal water demands, integrated “One Water” approaches are gaining global traction.Hear more
at the Webinar <strong>Thursday, 21 May 2026, at 10:00am.</strong>]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/963/One-Basin-AWS-and-ATM.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://awschool.com.au/training/integrating-basin-scale-water-systems/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-18 00:42:18</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>941</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Water Law Symposium]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Legalwise is again holding their annual Water Law Symposium in Sydney.<br />
As water law continues to evolve in response to environmental challenges, policy reform and heightened regulatory scrutiny, secure expert
guidance on key legal and strategic issues shaping Australia’s water governance framework. You will gain insights into the lessons of
the past decade in water reform, the intersection of Indigenous rights and governance, and the design of the Basin Plan Review. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/941/Legalwise.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://legalwiseseminars.com.au/seminar-details?event=31691629578</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-02-09 05:34:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>867</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[AICD Scholarship opportunities]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has recently opened applications for their Not-for-Profit Scholarship programme
	for 2025-2026.  This program will allow up to 375 NFP leaders the opportunity to deepen their understanding of governance
	principles. Scholarship recipients will be invited to enrol in scheduled <a href="https://www.aicd.com.au/courses-and-programs/all-courses/governance-foundations-for-not-for-profit-directors.html"><em><u>Governance
	Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors</u></em></a> courses
	available in capital cities across Australia or courses taking place in these seven regional locations.  For more information,
	see their website with applications due 15 June 2025.
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/867/AICD-logo.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aicd.com.au/news-media/media-releases/2025/scholarship-opportunity-for-not-for-profit-leaders.html</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-05-12 05:27:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>842</post_id>
    <post_category_id>415</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Ambitious women urged to join ag leadership program]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Women with leadership ambitions are urged to apply to the popular Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program (DiALP).  The initiative
	is run by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and is now entering its eighth year. Twelve women will be selected for the 2025
	program.  Applications open Monday, 24 February and will remain open for one month. 

<br /><br />
	For more information visit <a href="https://nff.org.au/programs/diversity-in-agriculture-leadership/">https://nff.org.au/programs/diversity-in-agriculture-leadership/</a> 
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/842/NFF_Web_std.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://nff.org.au/media-release/ambitious-women-urged-to-join-ag-leadership-program/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-02-21 00:06:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>839</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Churchill Fellowship information session for ag hort and food sectors - February 25]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/event/?id=EV000391">Registrations are now open</a> for a free online information session
	being hosted by former head of ABC Rural Leigh Radford on <strong>Tuesday, February 25 2025</strong>, specifically for people involved
	in any aspect of agriculture, horticulture and food production<strong>.</strong> Starting at 6 pm (AEDT), the session will run for
	about an hour, with the opportunity to ask questions, gain helpful advice and be inspired by Churchill Fellows sharing their experiences
	and insights. The speakers include <a href="https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/fellow/tim-roache-vic-2017/">Tim Roache</a> who
	travelled overseas in 2017 to investigate milk pricing models and ways to manage price risk in the Australian market.<u></u><u></u>

<br /><br />
	A series of regional information sessions is also currently being rolled out at select locations across Australia, including Newcastle and
	Launceston (Feb 20), Toowoomba (Feb 27), Geelong (March 4), Bendigo (March 5), Cairns (March 6), and Broome and Bunbury (March 15). 
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/839/header__logo.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/event/?id=EV000391</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-02-17 00:38:11</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>828</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Training opportunities with IAL]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Irrigation Australia Limited has released is new training calendar providing nationally accredited, industry qualifications and certifications and for future irrigation professionals that wish to join this ever-growing industry. We provide a unique blending learning
experience, with courses running face-to-face and virtual classrooms. <br />
<br />
IF you have new staff or identify a skills gap yourself, check out what they have on offer with courses Australia wide. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.irrigators.org.au/media/website_posts/828/IAL-training.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.irrigationaustralia.com.au/COIE/Training/Irrigation-Australia-Training-Events/New_Training_Events_Page</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-01-22 00:19:46</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>770</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Irrigation Australia Media Release: Murray system reaches full allocation before spring making river operators and landholders ‘]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon></post_icon>
    <post_content_type>none</post_content_type>
    <post_date>2022-08-11 05:30:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>771</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Kitler Rural Media Release: Kilter Rural CEO Cullen Gunn talks water returns on ausbiz]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon></post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://kilterrural.com/2022/08/10/kilter-rural-ceo-cullen-gunn-talks-water-returns-on-ausbiz/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2022-08-09 05:30:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>772</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Cotton Australia Media Release: Cotton industry’s new framework to help farmers improve soil health]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon></post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://cottonaustralia.com.au/assets/general/Media-Release-Cotton-Industry-Soil-Health-Framework.pdf</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2022-08-08 05:31:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>773</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Gwydir Valley Irrigators Media Release: New rules for FPH to start in 4-weeks]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon></post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.gvia.org.au/news/new-rules-for-fph-start-in-4-weeks/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2022-08-01 05:32:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>774</post_id>
    <post_category_id>403</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Murray Irrigation Media Release: Baxter elected Chair of Murray Irrigation]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon></post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.murrayirrigation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/resource/2022/07/Murray-Irrigation-Media-Release-Baxter-elected-Chair-of-MIL-1-July-2022.pdf</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2022-07-01 05:33:00</post_date>
  </posts>
</root>
