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The Lower Darling was subject to tragic fish death events in December 2018 and January 2019. The large fish death events covered a 40 kilometre stretch of the Darling River, downstream of Menindee Lakes. 

Murray–Darling Basin communities are anticipating a wet spring but are warned there is a significant risk of hypoxic blackwater events occurring particularly in New South Wales.

The Yarrawonga Weir is located on the River Murray between the towns of Yarrawonga, Victoria, and Mulwala in New South Wales.

As the close of autumn brings a striking turnaround in climate conditions, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority welcomes signs of a boost in confidence across the Basin thanks to recent rain and an improved forecast for water availability.

This graphic summarises releases at Weir 32 (Menindee Lakes) between July 2016 and January 2019. Releases from NSW operations, for environmental water, and when the MDBA has access are highlighted, along with full descriptions of delivery conditions and demands. 

Works underway to repair erosion and damage at sites along 114 kilometres of the Swampy Plains and upper Murray rivers were the focus of a recent meeting of local landholders in Corryong, hosted by the Murray–Darling Basin Authority and the NSW Department of Planning Industry and Environment (DPIE).

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has appointed a former farm manager and small business owner with strong local connections as the new Regional Engagement Officer for Menindee and the lower Darling in western New South Wales.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority will strengthen its engagement with the community in Menindee and the lower Darling in western New South Wales following a visit to the area by Chief Executive Phillip Glyde, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Parkes MP Mark Coulton.

Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) Chief Executive Phillip Glyde listened to community views about the management of Menindee Lakes and the recent fish deaths during a visit to Menindee in western New South Wales.

The MDBA is confident the Menindee Lakes have been operated using the best information available, according to the rules, and balancing the needs of local communities, the environment and downstream water users.