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The Barmah–Millewa Feasibility Study investigated and assessed options for reinstating water delivery capacity in the Barmah–Millewa Reach.

The Barmah–Millewa Reach, or the narrowest parts of it, are referred to as the ‘The Narrows’. It was previously referred to as Barmah Choke.

Version 3 of the Murray–Darling Basin Water Information Portal was this month released with a range of new features to improve the platform.

Floods are a natural part of Australia's water cycle and crucial to providing water to floodplains. Floods can also be damaging, presenting challenges for community and the environment.

In September 2022, the Bureau of Meteorology announced we have officially entered a La Niña event. This makes the third La Niña in a row, increasing the risk of rain and flooding over the coming months and into early 2023.

There is reduced flow of water through the Barmah–Millewa Reach caused from the build-up of sand on the riverbed.

Key findings in the 2021 State of the Environment report identify climate change as a threat to the Murray–Darling Basin's water resources.

Murray–Darling Basin Authority Chair Sir Angus Houston addresses the River reflections conference.

A massive turnaround in conditions has seen the volume of water in government-owned dams in the Murray–Darling Basin 2.5x higher than at the same time 2 years ago.

The climate of the Murray–Darling Basin is changing, with a warmer, drier future that includes more frequent droughts and extreme weather events.