The Latest Breaking News from Murray River

Murray River towns could see brown tap water for months in wake of floods

Moama’s council forced to reassure residents water is filtered and safe to drink after complaints over colour on social media

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2022

Flood evacuation order for SA caravan park

A caravan park at Renmark in South Australia has been evacuated as floodwaters continue to surge down the Murray River.

AAP · Dec 6, 2022

First flood warning for Renmark residents

The South Australian State Emergency Service has issued its first specific flood warning for residents in Renmark as Murray River water levels continue to rise.

AAP · Dec 5, 2022

SA Murray River communities rush to prepare as floodwater threatens to inundate properties

Residents living near the Murray River in South Australia are racing to prepare their properties for inundation as floodwater moves downstream. These are some of the faces behind the preparation work.

ABC News · Nov 27, 2022

SA's second Murray peak to go even higher

Premier Peter Malinauskas says a second peak in the Murray River flows in South Australia will go higher than a first peak likely to hit in early December.

AAP · Nov 24, 2022

Murray River tourism operators face 'devastating' holiday season amid flood cancellations

It's supposed to be approaching the busiest time of year for River Murray tourism operators, but water levels need to recede before repairs can be made and there's no telling when that will happen.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Murray River floods may not recede until 2023, sparking concern for residents

Residents who decide to stay in flood-affected towns along the river are warned they may be stuck for months and sewerage systems could back into homes.

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

Murray River flood fears increase in SA

The latest forecast has once again raised the expected volume of water flow down the Murray in SA, increasing the number of properties likely to be flooded.

AAP · Nov 17, 2022

Murray River flooding forces partial evacuation of Goodnight, as Tooleybuc residents on alert

Tiny communities along the Murray River are preparing for the worst, as rising water levels threaten homes and farmland — with some areas already evacuated.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

SA Murray River flooding to worsen

SA authorities say flooding along the Murray in the state's Riverland will get worse, with the latest forecasts for even more water to flow down the river.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022