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As the Murray–Darling Basin Authority reflects on the year that was, we acknowledge it has been a year of hard work, achievement, and dedication – helping make the river system more...

Basin stories

The Chowilla Floodplain was inundated in late 2022 – monitoring shows the ecosystem is now thriving.

Basin stories

National Threatened Species Day is commemorated each year on September 7, to raise awareness of the flora and fauna at risk of extinction in Australia.

The innovative use of drone technology combined with coding software is helping to improve the accuracy of waterbird monitoring across the Murray–Darling Basin.

Basin stories

With most of the Murray–Darling Basin currently experiencing higher than average river flows, we're exploring the benefits of connected waterways.

Scientists and volunteers are working together to re-establish the southern bell frog in South Australia's Lower Lakes.

News and updates

Microbats are often not seen or heard, but there are thousands of them in the Mallee bush and when habitat like the Hattah Lakes are in good health, they can thrive.

News and updates

More than 1,000 fingerlings have been released across Victoria and southern New South Wales as part of a breeding program to help restore a once extinct native fish.

Alerts and advice

The likelihood of water quality issues has increased after the Murray–Darling Basin experienced its wettest November on record.