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This report presents a stocktake and analysis of completed, current and proposed activities and initiatives which focus on improving longitudinal surface water connectivity across the northern Murray–Darling Basin (the northern Basin) ‘to and through’ Menindee Lakes. Longitudinal connectivity along and between river reaches is critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems and supports a wide range of social, cultural and economic values.

Native fish species received a $639,000 boost in 2024, with 16 grants awarded to communities, government agencies, and environmental experts to improve river conditions.

In 2024, we tested our early thinking on the Basin Plan Review with stakeholders and communities, and shared what we heard.

A transcript of Sir Angus Houston's remarks at the Moving Forward Conversation meeting on 12 December 2024 at the Canberra Rex Hotel.

First Nations peoples from across the Murray–Darling came together in Canberra last week to connect, share stories of Caring for Country and to continue the conversation with the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) as we prepare for the 2026 Basin Plan Review.

Our progress on the Basin Plan Review from July to December 2024.

We’re preparing for the 2026 Basin Plan Review. This includes planning our approach, gathering evidence, and working with stakeholders to ensure lived experience of the Basin Plan is considered.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has reassured communities the storages and weirs are well positioned to meet irrigation, community, and environmental needs this summer.

As the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) reflects on the year that was, we acknowledge it has been a year of hard work, achievement, and dedication – helping make the river system more sustainable for generations to come.

The sustainable use of groundwater is vital to ensuring the health of the Murray–Darling Basin.