Media Releases

Irrigation demand reaches new heights

Tuesday 11 February 2025

In the coming weeks, we are expecting to see irrigation demand reach levels we have seldom seen in northern Victoria.

Blue-green algae warning removed for Lake Eildon

Monday 10 February 2025

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warning at Lake Eildon following a significant decline in algae levels.

Applications open for GMW customer committees

Wednesday 5 February 2025

Expressions of interest are now open to join Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) new customer committees.

Water corporations stand together

Friday 31 January 2025

Rural water corporations across Victoria have united in standing against workplace aggression.

Drop-in sessions to help irrigators prepare for rationing

Tuesday 28 January 2025

GMW is hosting a series of drop-in sessions to help irrigators prepare for a potential rationing cycle in parts of the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District due to irrigation channel congestion.

Call for people to be respectful over long weekend

Friday 17 January 2025

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is calling on people to be respectful of others and the environment when visiting its storages over the Australia Day long weekend.

120,000 carp and counting

Thursday 16 January 2025

A small group of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees have made a big contribution to the preservation of native fish populations along the Murray River.

Unlicensed water pumpers warned

Wednesday 15 January 2025

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is warning people against illegally pumping water from storages and waterways following a spate of incidents in recent weeks.

Working with our customers in 2025

Tuesday 14 January 2025

A new year brings new opportunities for Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) customers to shape the future of the water industry in northern Victoria.

Blue-green algae warning for Hepburns Lagoon and Hepburns Race

Thursday 9 January 2025

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is warning people to avoid direct contact with water in Hepburns Lagoon and Hepburns Race after monitoring detected high levels of blue-green algae.

A year in review

Tuesday 24 December 2024

As we near the end of 2024, it’s a good time to reflect on what has been a productive and eventful year for Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW).

Blue-green algae: Heed the warnings

Friday 20 December 2024

People are being urged to check for blue-green algae warnings this summer, and to follow the advice of authorities for impacted waterways.

Committee members reflect on changes

Friday 20 December 2024

“I’m always grateful people make time to be on the committee because it does make a difference.”

New year, new speed limit for Greens Lake

Thursday 19 December 2024

A new speed limit will come into effect at Greens Lake near Corop on 1 January 2025.

Put safety first this summer

Tuesday 17 December 2024

With the summer holidays approaching, people planning to head out on the water are being urged to make safety a priority.

Water availability remains high according to outlook

Tuesday 17 December 2024

Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) recently released Annual Water Outlook shows water availability in 2025 is likely to remain healthy despite the recent dry weather.

Greens Lake to close for new year

Friday 13 December 2024

Greens Lake at Corop will be temporarily closed over the New Year period to ensure public safety.

Smarter, faster surveying for water corporation

Thursday 12 December 2024

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has recently broken new ground through its use of LiDAR drones.

GMW seeks input on the future of pumped irrigation services

Wednesday 11 December 2024

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is inviting customers to help develop a strategy that will determine the future of the pumped irrigation services in the Nyah, Tresco and Woorinen districts.

Blue-green algae warning for Lake Eildon

Tuesday 10 December 2024

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is warning people to avoid direct contact with water in Lake Eildon after monitoring detected high levels of blue-green algae.

Staying safe on the water

Tuesday 10 December 2024

At Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW), we are fortunate to manage some of the state’s most loved lakes and dams.

5 knot rule to be introduced at Greens Lake

Friday 29 November 2024

A new waterway speed restriction is expected to soon come into effect at Greens Lake to keep visitors safe while the water levels are low.

Laanecoorie Reservoir upgrade complete

Friday 29 November 2024

Laanecoorie Reservoir’s Brownbill Recreation Area has reopened to the public after receiving a significant makeover.

Swimming in channels not worth the risk

Thursday 28 November 2024

As the weather warms up, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reiterating the risks of swimming in channels.

Change is a constant at Cairn Curran Reservoir. The storage, located approximately 30km southwest of Bendigo, was constructed in the 1950s to try and provide a semblance of reliability to one of Victo...

Future options reviewed for Loch Garry

Friday 15 November 2024

The Customer Reference Group for the Loch Garry Future Service Strategy recently held its fourth meeting, as it continues to work towards identifying the best option for the future of the Loch Garry f...

Dialling up the donations

Thursday 14 November 2024

A program helping Greater Shepparton students get the most out of their education is continuing to grow thanks to local organisations finding new ways to give.

Helping the region prosper

Tuesday 12 November 2024

As one of northern Victoria’s larger organisations, there are various steps we can take beyond our core business to help our region thrive.

Approvals needed before building

Thursday 31 October 2024

People living on waterways are being reminded to get approval before undertaking any works on Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW)-owned land.

Irrigation reaches unprecedented levels

Monday 28 October 2024

The 2024/25 irrigation season is just over a third of the way through but is already looking likely to be one of the busiest in recent memory.

GMW announces new customer committees

Thursday 24 October 2024

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has announced it will create seven new customer committees to increase engagement with customers across northern Victoria.

Local undergrads get opportunity to advance careers

Monday 21 October 2024

A few weeks changed the course of Xavier Kerrins’ career.

Traditional Owner opportunity to gain board experience and share insights

Friday 18 October 2024

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is supporting increased Traditional Owner involvement in water planning and management through the appointment of an Independent Aboriginal Delegate to its board.

Finding the balance amid extremes

Wednesday 9 October 2024

It has been an exceptionally busy start to the 2024/25 irrigation season. At the same point in the previous five irrigation seasons, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) had delivered an average of 83,600 ML, ...

GMW celebrates 30 years

Monday 30 September 2024

Three decades ago, the Victorian Rural Water Commission was superseded by various regional water corporations.

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