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The Murray–Darling Basin Authority wrapped up 2023 connecting with First Nations and generations of Lower Murray irrigators on Ngarrindjeri Country.

The 2023 JS Collings Trophy for excellence in maintaining major water management infrastructure on the River Murray has been awarded to Mildura Weir by the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has been granted a new permit to support operation of Lake Victoria (Tar-Ru) while minimising impact to, and enabling conservation of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) met on 12 December in person on Ngarrindjeri Country (Murray Bridge). The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston and all members were in attendance.

Two decades of cooperation, restoration, and protection of the river system.

In 2019, the MDBA undertook a detailed survey of the River Murray channel through the Barmah–Millewa Reach. This revealed the presence of a very large quantity of sand on the bed of the river, something that was not expected. Since then, several further studies have been undertaken to investigate the extent and source of the sand, the rate that it is moving at and options to manage it. Reports of these studies are provided below.

From 3 to 6 October, Authority Chair Sir Angus Houston and Chief Executive, Andrew McConville led another MDBA listening tour within the Murray–Darling Basin, meeting and speaking with people in the Lower Murray catchment.

MDBA Chief Executive, Andrew McConville attended the Murray Darling Association's 79th National Conference last week to speak about collaboration across the Basin.

Andrew McConville, MDBA Chief Executive, shares his thoughts on recent events, activities and progress.

This water resource plan is the prevailing management plan for the surface water and groundwater resources in the South Australian Murray Region water resource plan area.