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The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has offices and staff throughout the Basin, giving our team the chance to be involved in community activities and Basin operations. Check out some of...

News and updates

Hear from Regional Engagement Officer (REO) Shona Whitfield on how the Queensland flood waters journeyed through her patch of the Basin.

News and updates

A regular monthly update from our Chief Executive, Andrew McConville as part of the River Reach e-newsletter.

The Barmah Choke water trade balance to start the 2025–26 water year will deliver a substantial trade opportunity for water users.

Researchers have discovered near-extinct Darling River snails living in the wild.

Early work is underway to design a replacement for the Mildura Weir — an essential piece of infrastructure that has supported water delivery, navigation and recreation in the region for nearly...

The release from Dartmouth Dam will reduce starting Friday 23 May 2025.

News and updates

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) met 15–16 May 2025 on the lands of the Ngunnawal people in Canberra (ACT).

Flows in the River Murray system vary widely depending on a range of factors, including rainfall, inflows, evaporation, and demands for water from all users.