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New telecommunications tools are changing the way Australian rice is grown.

The Basin Officials Committee facilitates cooperation and coordination between the Commonwealth, the Basin states and the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) in funding works and managing the Basin water and other natural resources.

Regional communities and food producers within the Murray–Darling Basin could reap significant rewards in the post-Covid world, a leading demographer told a national water conference today.

At its meeting on 31 May 2022 on First People of the Millewa Mallee Country (Latji Latji / Mildura), the Murray–Darling Basin Authority welcomed new member Dr Jane Doolan to her first meeting.

The Basin Officials Committee (BOC) met via videoconference on 6 April 2022*.

At its meeting on 28–29 April 2022 on Ngunnawal Country (Canberra), the Murray–Darling Basin Authority noted the meeting was held during federal caretaker period. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston.

The Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences (ACSEES) is an important source of independent, strategic advice to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority. The committee's work helps to ensure the Basin Plan is confidently implemented with the support of robust science and knowledge.

Water, sunlight, and clean air – did you know Goondiwindi has the perfect environment for growing ocean microalgae? This week MDBA Chair Sir Angus Houston visited Goondiwindi's Algae Pharm as part of his listening tour and learnt how the algae farm captures and recycles water.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 10–11 March 2022 on Ngunnawal Country (Canberra) with one member joining by videoconference from Kaurna Country (Adelaide). The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston with all members present.

Microbats are often not seen or heard, but there are thousands of them in the Mallee bush and when habitat like the Hattah Lakes are in good health, they can thrive.