The Latest Breaking News from Murray River

Moree assesses flood damage as the Murray River peaks in Echuca with more wet weather on the way

Woman’s body found in flood waters, as heavy rainfall continues across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2022

Floods live updates: NSW endures flash flooding as Victorian towns brace for Murray River to peak

Heavy rain has caused flash flooding and river rises in several towns across New South Wales overnight, while Victorian communities brace for the Murray River to peak. Follow the live updates.

ABC News · Oct 23, 2022

As Victorian floodwater peaks in Echuca, a tight-knit community comes together

Echuca residents are doing their best to keep their spirits up and the water levels down as the Murray River reaches its flood peak.

ABC News · Oct 23, 2022

Thunderstorms hit Victoria, as towns in the state's north brace for further flooding

Authorities warn Victoria is still in the grips of a major emergency as water levels along the Murray River continue rising and thunderstorms caused flash flooding overnight.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

Flooding continues as more rain falls in NSW, Murray River peak yet to come

Schools are closed and roads are cut off in the state's north, while communities in the south are preparing for the same weather system to hit over the weekend.

ABC News · Oct 20, 2022

Emergency authorities say the Murray River will peak sooner than predicted as storms move in across Victoria

Emergency authorities now say the Murray River could peak at Echuca as early as Sunday, with the river to rise to major flood level on Saturday.

ABC News · Oct 20, 2022

Hundreds of schools impacted by Vic floods

Almost $80m will go to schools, TAFEs and hospitals impacted by floods in Victoria, while a short reprieve along the Murray offers a fresh chance to evacuate.

AAP · Oct 20, 2022

Echuca residents on high alert ahead of Murray River flood peak, scores of homes at risk

A resident who has decided not to evacuate says scores of homes unprotected by the 2.5km barrier are at risk.

ABC News · Oct 20, 2022

Renmark levee bank upgrades need to be fast-tracked, say Murray River irrigators

Irrigation groups say the government must complete work on vulnerable levee banks in Renmark within weeks to prepare for daily flows not seen since the 1970s.

ABC News · Oct 20, 2022

Murray River still rising ahead of expected 30-year flood at Moama, storms forecast for northern NSW

Moama locals say people have come from as far away as Melbourne to help sandbag their homes, meanwhile emergency services have rescued a distressed wallaby from the fast-flowing Murray River.

ABC News · Oct 19, 2022