Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states A second case of the deadly Japanese encephalitis has been detected in regional Victoria after a handful of cases were reported in NSW and Queensland. AAP · Mar 4, 2025
Activists take Murray engineering project to court Plans to engineer greater water flows at a floodplain along the Murray River face a battle in court, in a new battle over the preservation of the river system. AAP · Oct 7, 2024
Water skiier dies during race on Vic-NSW border A water skiing race on the Murray River, near the Victoria-NSW border, has been cancelled following the death of a competitor. AAP · Mar 9, 2024
Liberals push for inquiry into Murray flood response The South Australian opposition wants a parliamentary committee to look into the Murray River flooding, including the government's response to the disaster. AAP · Jun 28, 2023
A giant ‘sand slug’ born from mining and land clearing is slowly choking the Murray River The buildup of sand at the Barmah Choke is four metres deep and is caused by increased sediment from mining and land clearing The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
Peter Charlesworth's 2,642km stand-up paddleboarding effort to break the Guinness World Record In a "hair-brained" journey of more than 2,500km down the Murray River on just his stand-up paddleboard, Peter Charlesworth's aim is for regional Australians to take their heart health seriously. ABC News · May 9, 2023
Missing Kayaker found alive and well after chilly night on the Murray A kayaker who went missing on the Murray River has been found alive and well after spending a frosty night by a rail bridge. The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023
Missing Murray kayaker found alive and well A kayaker who went missing on the Murray River near Albury has been found alive with the help of NSW and Victorian emergency services. AAP · Apr 23, 2023
Murray River tourists reminded to protect themselves against mosquito-borne viruses over Easter As tourists return for what should be busy Easter season on the Murray River, health authorities are reminding people of the remaining risks from mosquitoes. ABC News · Apr 5, 2023