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To identify, evaluate, and recommend opportunities to further improve flood forecasting and management.

Basin stories

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has offices and staff located across the Basin, giving us a front row seat to how waterways are responding to prevailing conditions. Check out the photos our...

Basin stories

All the River Murray locks and weirs are going back in after recent floods. Here’s why they’re so important.

Basin stories

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has offices and staff located across the Basin, giving us a front row seat to how waterways are responding to prevailing conditions. Check out the photos our...

News and updates

MDBA Chief Executive Andrew McConville provides his regular monthly update as part of the River Reach newsletter.

Basin stories

For the first time since the 1970s, all the operating barrages in SA’s Lower Lakes region have been opened.

News and updates

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 9 December 2022 on Ngunnawal Country (Canberra). All members were present.

Alerts and advice

This update provides an overview on how the Murray–Darling Basin Authority is managing Hume Dam and Dartmouth Dam during the current high flows. It is accurate as of 10am (AEDT), Wednesday 23...

Alerts and advice

Water quality issues have increased as flood waters bring nutrient loads into rivers.