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The Murray–Darling Basin Authority anticipates that the water volume in the Menindee Lakes could surpass 640 gigalitres late this week, triggering water sharing arrangements agreed between New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority undertook a three year study (2009–2012) on the Barmah Choke to investigate the potential water supply and environmental risks.

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

The Lower Lakes barrages are located between Lake Alexandrina and the Coorong, where the River Murray completes its 2,530 km journey and flows into the Great Australian Bight.

Located near the South Australian border, Lake Victoria (Tar-Ru) is a naturally occurring shallow lake about 60 kilometres downstream of the Murray–Darling junction in south-western New South Wales.

In 2019, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority undertook a detailed survey of the River Murray through the Barmah–Millewa Reach to investigate the reduction in regulated flow capacity through the Reach. This revealed the presence of a large quantity of sand on the bed of the river, referred to as a ‘sand slug’, which was not expected. In response to this, the MDBA has undertaken a series of investigations to understand the extent and source of the sand, the rate it is moving at and options to manage it.

Joint media release - The Yarrawonga weir road bridge will be permanently closed to traffic in July 2021, once essential maintenance work on the major Yarrawonga Mulwala Bridge has been completed.

Complementary measures include a range of non-flow natural resource management activities such as installation of fishways, fish diversion screens, release of the carp herpes virus, investments to address cold water pollution and riparian management activities and habitat restoration. 

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.