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Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

While communities around Australia's largest river system want to support both the environment and industry, debate continues over climate risks and water use.

AAP · Jun 24

Waterway report a 'wake-up call' for federal government

Poor water quality and struggling native fish populations persist in Australia's largest river system, despite a plan to save it showing signs of improvement.

AAP · Jul 23, 2025

Mission to save Murray-Darling Basin edges forward

The next step to save Australia's biggest river system has been unveiled, but conservationists warn it amounts to a drip-feed.

AAP · Dec 17, 2024

PwC Australia scandal: $27m river modelling contract referred to audit body

Murray-Darling Basin Authority seeks assurances that confidential information has not been compromised

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023

Murray-Darling Basin Authority ends contracts with First Nations advisory in northern basin

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority is urgently seeking an alternative forum to consult with First Nations communities in the northern basin, after cutting ties with an advisory group it says failed to deliver on contracts.

ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

Murray Darling plan under pressure

Some 36 state-led Murray-Darling Basin Plan projects are supposed to be complete by June 2024 but authorities expect six will not meet the deadline.

AAP · Nov 22, 2022

Murray-Darling Basin Authority warns critical basin plan projects will not be completed on time

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority's new CEO warns a number of critical water-saving projects will not be delivered on time.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Management plan must consider First Nations, climate change, says new Murray-Darling Basin boss

Murray-Darling Authority Basin boss to reveal "great unfinished business of water management" as Basin Plan reaches a 10-year milestone.

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

Birds are back, crops are growing – but is the Murray Darling Basin plan working?

It is 10 years since the $13bn scheme was launched to restore the 1,500km system, and with it comes intensive debate about whether it is on track

The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2022

Water Minister Tanya Plibersek says farmers are ready to sell water licences as bureaucrats confirm 50 gigalitres worth of buybacks

The federal water minister says she's received approaches from farmers keen to sell their water licences back to the government.

ABC News · Nov 11, 2022