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The Barmah Choke is a naturally occurring narrow stretch of the River Murray. A default trade restriction is in place at the Choke to protect water delivery to existing entitlement holders and for environmental reasons.

A large number of water access rights are traded throughout the Basin. These rights all have different characteristics including priority, reliability and form of take.

The JS Collings Trophy is awarded annually by the MDBA for excellence in the maintenance of infrastructure along the River Murray.

Dartmouth Dam captures the high-quality alpine water flowing down the Mitta Mitta River and from its tributaries.

Dartmouth Dam spilling for the first time 26 years provides an opportunity to consider its engineering and role in the Basin.

To continue to support the efficient functioning of water markets in the River Murray system, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority and water agencies and authorities from New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have been investigating better ways to make trade adjustments.

An historic family connection with the Hume Dam has been discovered by an MDBA staff member.

Hume Dam, located just upstream of Albury-Wodonga, is the main river regulating structure on the River Murray. The dam forms Hume Reservoir and plays a crucial role in managing flows and securing water supplies along the entire River Murray system, including to Adelaide.

The following can be attributed to Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) Executive Director of River Management Andrew Reynolds.

The operation of the Barmah Choke trade restriction is specified in the Permissible Transfers between Trading Zones Protocol 2010. The opening balance for the Choke water account on 1 July is based on the Snowy water savings that were realised downstream of the Choke in the previous water year and reflected in allocations against the Entitlement Record.