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This weekend marks the 12-month anniversary of our inaugural First Nations appointment to the MDBA Board. Nari Nari man Rene Woods shares his thoughts on how the role has given him a new perspective.

Yarning circles have been used by First Nations for centuries as a way of learning from a collective group, building respectful relationships, and preserving and passing on cultural knowledge.

Coordinating the delivery of water for the environment across jurisdictions is made possible by close cross-agency collaboration through several committees.

The Basin Officials Committee (BOC) met via videoconference on 13 December 2021. 

This research report outlines the development of the survey tool and presents the survey findings in relation to the importance of environmental water to Aboriginal Nations in the north of the Basin.

The health of the Basin benefits from meaningful, equitable, inclusive and respectful partnership with Traditional Owners and their involvement in water planning and management is a key priority.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 17 November 2021 in Canberra and by video teleconference. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston with all members present.

The First Nations peoples of the Murray–Darling Basin were never wanderers in an untouched natural wilderness. Rather, they have always taken an active role in environmental management, shaping and caring for the land that sustains them. This relationship is both practical and spiritual, born of a unique world view.

The Barkandji River Rangers have a new boat for monitoring water quality thanks to government funds.

The Basin Officials Committee (BOC) met via videoconference on 4 November 2021.