National Party MPs call for more dams as states invest in other solutions to Australia's water crisis With towns facing "zero day" water crises National Party MPs are frustrated not enough dams are being built, but states are spending billions to fix a system ill-prepared for crisis.

Farmers wanting to take care of themselves but needing Government help to make it happen Farmers say they should be able to make enough money to look after themselves. But as they contend with one of Australia's worst droughts, it's set to produce a billion-dollar welfare bill as taxpayers help keep them afloat.

Lisa Millar replaces Virginia Trioli as Michael Rowland's co-host on ABC News Breakfast At age seven, Lisa Millar was singing the ABC News theme and practising her interview technique on her little sister. After 25 years of reporting in Australia and overseas, she's now looking forward to the challenge of co-hosting a daily morning television program.