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This Basin Plan evaluation framework outlines how the MDBA will work with partner governments and the community to evaluate the following,

Early Warning Network service improvements at Hume Dam.

Weirs on the River Murray in Victoria and New South Wales are being reinstated during December as the floods pass downstream into South Australia.

The Murray–Darling Basin Ministerial Council met in Adelaide today to discuss progress towards major milestones in the implementation of the Basin Plan, including the Northern Basin Review, as well as current water management issues in the Basin arising from the very wet conditions over winter and spring.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority was glad to be part of constructive meetings held this week by the Minister for Health and Aged Care and Member for Farrer, Sussan Ley, and the Member for Indi, Cathy McGowan, in the wake of recent Hume Dam flood operations.

River users may notice a darker water colour in parts of the River Murray and its tributaries over the coming weeks.

People in the area downstream of Hume Dam are advised to continue monitoring local flood warnings as releases from Hume Dam increase and further rain is forecast over the coming days.

Water releases from Hume Dam have increased in the past week as the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) continues to monitor inflows and rain forecasts.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established to implement and monitor the Basin Plan — a plan that is about ensuring a healthy and productive river system for future generations.

The second full report on how state and Commonwealth agencies are tracking to implement the Murray–Darling Basin Plan was released today.