Water Watch Radio
@waterwatchradio.bsky.social
Your weekly deep dive into life, culture and the big issues on Australia’s waterways. 6.30pm Thurs (AEST) on the community radio network & on your podcast apps.
For NAIDOC, we’re sharing an interview with Barkindji Malyangapa rapper BARKAA. A powerful collaboration with Wilcannia-born Barkindji Malyangapa artist Leroy Johnson, 'Ngamaka' is an ode to Mother Earth and Country and a call to stop the river’s ongoing destruction
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July 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
For NAIDOC, we’re sharing an interview with Barkindji Malyangapa rapper BARKAA. A powerful collaboration with Wilcannia-born Barkindji Malyangapa artist Leroy Johnson, 'Ngamaka' is an ode to Mother Earth and Country and a call to stop the river’s ongoing destruction
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Water watch this week looks deeper into the Restore the Darling Baaka program with Darryn Clifton admin of Darling River / Menindee Lakes Action Group and more from NSW Govt Allan Raine and Tony Townsend.
Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts
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Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts
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April 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Water watch this week looks deeper into the Restore the Darling Baaka program with Darryn Clifton admin of Darling River / Menindee Lakes Action Group and more from NSW Govt Allan Raine and Tony Townsend.
Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts
www.waterwatchradio.com/podcast
Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts
www.waterwatchradio.com/podcast
For decades, Blue Mountains residents may have unknowingly consumed PFAS-contaminated water. Now, journalists, scientists & locals are uncovering the full extent of the problem. In this 2-part series, we explore how it happened & what it means for those affected.
#PFAS #DrinkingWater
#PFAS #DrinkingWater
March 13, 2025 at 6:13 AM
For decades, Blue Mountains residents may have unknowingly consumed PFAS-contaminated water. Now, journalists, scientists & locals are uncovering the full extent of the problem. In this 2-part series, we explore how it happened & what it means for those affected.
#PFAS #DrinkingWater
#PFAS #DrinkingWater
We’re back for 2025, kicking off with stories from last years Sofala Carp Blitz!
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Listen here
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March 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
We’re back for 2025, kicking off with stories from last years Sofala Carp Blitz!
Listen here
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Listen here
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World Radio Day feature thanks to the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.
We’re back from summer break this week, subscribe on you podcast app “Water Watch Radio”
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We’re back from summer break this week, subscribe on you podcast app “Water Watch Radio”
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World Radio Day Feature – Behind the Success of Water Watch
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March 1, 2025 at 6:50 AM
World Radio Day feature thanks to the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.
We’re back from summer break this week, subscribe on you podcast app “Water Watch Radio”
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We’re back from summer break this week, subscribe on you podcast app “Water Watch Radio”
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A risk of #fishkills over coming weeks in Menindee is “high”
Good to see the government proactively communicating, but sorry to see the river in such a state.
There’s no major drought or flood, this time the river is stuggling with a bit of rain.
#Auspol @greencate.bsky.social
Good to see the government proactively communicating, but sorry to see the river in such a state.
There’s no major drought or flood, this time the river is stuggling with a bit of rain.
#Auspol @greencate.bsky.social
December 20, 2024 at 2:16 AM
A risk of #fishkills over coming weeks in Menindee is “high”
Good to see the government proactively communicating, but sorry to see the river in such a state.
There’s no major drought or flood, this time the river is stuggling with a bit of rain.
#Auspol @greencate.bsky.social
Good to see the government proactively communicating, but sorry to see the river in such a state.
There’s no major drought or flood, this time the river is stuggling with a bit of rain.
#Auspol @greencate.bsky.social
Large fish kills spotted near the Barwon & Namoi Rivers junction in Walgett. 📸 Algae blooms on the Darling-Baaka signal worsening water quality. Locals fear a summer crisis looms. #DarlingBaaka #WaterCrisis
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December 12, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Large fish kills spotted near the Barwon & Namoi Rivers junction in Walgett. 📸 Algae blooms on the Darling-Baaka signal worsening water quality. Locals fear a summer crisis looms. #DarlingBaaka #WaterCrisis
westernplainsapp.com.au/NewsStory/ma...
westernplainsapp.com.au/NewsStory/ma...
This week we speak water markets with Author and adjunct professor @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
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#watermarkets #murraydarling
Listen wherever you get you podcasts by searching “water watch radio”
#watermarkets #murraydarling
December 6, 2024 at 2:55 AM
This week we speak water markets with Author and adjunct professor @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
Listen wherever you get you podcasts by searching “water watch radio”
#watermarkets #murraydarling
Listen wherever you get you podcasts by searching “water watch radio”
#watermarkets #murraydarling
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The cotton industry says that cotton in the NT won't hurt rivers because it will be rainfed (dryland).
But, our analysis shows that cotton can only be profitable in the NT if it is irrigated.
Read about it here: 👇
territoryrivers.org.au/report/revie...
But, our analysis shows that cotton can only be profitable in the NT if it is irrigated.
Read about it here: 👇
territoryrivers.org.au/report/revie...
Review of proposed expansion of the cotton industry in the Northern Territory - Territory Rivers
This analysis examines three main claims by proponents of an expanded cotton industry in the Northern Territory, that it: is a highly profitable crop, will create many jobs and economic benefits, and ...
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November 22, 2024 at 2:48 AM
The cotton industry says that cotton in the NT won't hurt rivers because it will be rainfed (dryland).
But, our analysis shows that cotton can only be profitable in the NT if it is irrigated.
Read about it here: 👇
territoryrivers.org.au/report/revie...
But, our analysis shows that cotton can only be profitable in the NT if it is irrigated.
Read about it here: 👇
territoryrivers.org.au/report/revie...
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Privileged to be interviewed today by Megan Williams @waterwatchradio.bsky.social about #SoldDownTheRiver @textpublishing.bsky.social & #ABetterAus @mupublishing.bsky.social 📚 w/ @stuartkells.bsky.social & John Brumby #MDB #watermarkets
November 27, 2024 at 3:05 AM
Privileged to be interviewed today by Megan Williams @waterwatchradio.bsky.social about #SoldDownTheRiver @textpublishing.bsky.social & #ABetterAus @mupublishing.bsky.social 📚 w/ @stuartkells.bsky.social & John Brumby #MDB #watermarkets
***Bonus EXTENDED The Wonderful World of Eels***
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November 21, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Did you know freshwater eels journey from ocean depths to rivers, lakes, and backwaters—then back again? Dr. Malcolm Johnson, a passionate eel advocate from Lutrawita/Tasmania, shares their epic story on this week’s pod. 🎧 Dive in wherever you get your podcasts!
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November 21, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Did you know freshwater eels journey from ocean depths to rivers, lakes, and backwaters—then back again? Dr. Malcolm Johnson, a passionate eel advocate from Lutrawita/Tasmania, shares their epic story on this week’s pod. 🎧 Dive in wherever you get your podcasts!
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Trump’s new gas executive energy tsar linked to Beetaloo fracking in the NT.
The NT Govt is engaging in its own Trumpian experiment, also appointing a former gas executive to override environmental approvals for Beetaloo fracking under new authoritarian laws.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The NT Govt is engaging in its own Trumpian experiment, also appointing a former gas executive to override environmental approvals for Beetaloo fracking under new authoritarian laws.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Trump’s new energy tsar linked to fracking in Australia’s Beetaloo basin
Environmentalists say appointment of Liberty Energy’s Chris Wright highlights US interests ‘driving fracking’ in Northern Territory
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November 18, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Trump’s new gas executive energy tsar linked to Beetaloo fracking in the NT.
The NT Govt is engaging in its own Trumpian experiment, also appointing a former gas executive to override environmental approvals for Beetaloo fracking under new authoritarian laws.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The NT Govt is engaging in its own Trumpian experiment, also appointing a former gas executive to override environmental approvals for Beetaloo fracking under new authoritarian laws.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Megan & Dan here, we cover life, culture and the big issues on Australia’s #waterways
New to #bluesky but not to your podcast feed, this is us at the #wilcanniaweir in March for our biggest story of the year.
Find us in your #podcast feed #waterwatchradio
#NSWpol #Auspol
New to #bluesky but not to your podcast feed, this is us at the #wilcanniaweir in March for our biggest story of the year.
Find us in your #podcast feed #waterwatchradio
#NSWpol #Auspol
November 18, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Megan & Dan here, we cover life, culture and the big issues on Australia’s #waterways
New to #bluesky but not to your podcast feed, this is us at the #wilcanniaweir in March for our biggest story of the year.
Find us in your #podcast feed #waterwatchradio
#NSWpol #Auspol
New to #bluesky but not to your podcast feed, this is us at the #wilcanniaweir in March for our biggest story of the year.
Find us in your #podcast feed #waterwatchradio
#NSWpol #Auspol
Victorian Community group is taking Tanya Plibersek to court over a project on the Murray floodplain.
Water Watch covers everything life, culture and the big issues on Australian #rivers
Take a listen
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Water Watch covers everything life, culture and the big issues on Australian #rivers
Take a listen
#auspol
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Episode 84: Nyah goes to court
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November 17, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Victorian Community group is taking Tanya Plibersek to court over a project on the Murray floodplain.
Water Watch covers everything life, culture and the big issues on Australian #rivers
Take a listen
#auspol
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Water Watch covers everything life, culture and the big issues on Australian #rivers
Take a listen
#auspol
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Checking out the Sofala Carp Blitz with local angler and organiser Col. Biggest catch is 9 kilos but the truck loads of campers are about to roll in
#fishing
#fishing
November 17, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Checking out the Sofala Carp Blitz with local angler and organiser Col. Biggest catch is 9 kilos but the truck loads of campers are about to roll in
#fishing
#fishing
Water Watch Radio is your weekly update is what’s on in the world of water.
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November 16, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Water Watch Radio is your weekly update is what’s on in the world of water.
New here, but not on the you #podcast app.
Check us out by searching “water watch Radio”
www.waterwatchradio.com
New here, but not on the you #podcast app.
Check us out by searching “water watch Radio”
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