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People along the Murray and Darling rivers near Wentworth are advised that the Lock 10 weir pool will drop a little further in the coming days before returning to normal levels early next...

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People along the Murray and Darling rivers near Wentworth are reminded that the Lock 10 weir pool is lower than usual, as efforts continue to reduce high salinity levels in the Darling River. ...

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People along the Murray and Darling rivers near Wentworth are advised that the Lock 10 weir pool level is being lowered to try to reduce high salinity levels in the Darling River arm of the...

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Water releases from Hume Dam have increased in the past week as the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) continues to monitor inflows and rain forecasts.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established to implement and monitor the Basin Plan — a plan that is about ensuring a healthy and productive river system for future generations. ...

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The MDBA will be strengthening its crucial connections with people in the Murray–Darling Basin by establishing new positions based in communities across the basin.

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Landholders and river users along the River Murray are reminded to take into account changes to weir pool levels over the coming year, and to adjust their activities, pumps and moorings...

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Supporting native animals such as the silver perch, waterbird habitat and wetland vegetation are a key focus for watering activities in 2016–17.

Trading water from above the Barmah Choke to below the choke will continue to be restricted into the 2016–17 water year.