Media Releases

Creating a reliable system through Winter Works

Tuesday 17 June 2025

With the irrigation season ending on May 15, we are well and truly into the swing of our annual Winter Works program.

Cold water, quiet lakes – real risks this King’s Birthday weekend

Thursday 5 June 2025

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding visitors to put safety first around lakes, dams and reservoirs this King’s Birthday long weekend.

Planning for the future of water delivery in Nyah, Tresco and Woorinen

Tuesday 3 June 2025

GMW is seeking feedback from customers and community in the Nyah, Tresco and Woorinen districts to develop a Future Services Strategy for the region.

Curtains fall on bumper irrigation season

Monday 26 May 2025

The 2024/25 irrigation season officially came to an end last week, with 15 May marking the final day Goulburn Murray Irrigation District irrigators could have water delivered.

Planning begins for Mildura Weir replacement

Wednesday 21 May 2025

Early work is underway to design a replacement for the Mildura Weir — an essential piece of infrastructure that has supported water delivery, navigation and recreation in the region for nearly a centu...

Aquatic weed treatment program set to begin

Friday 9 May 2025

With the irrigation season coming to an end, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is set to begin its annual winter weed treatment program.

Blue-green algae warning removed for Lake Charm

Wednesday 30 April 2025

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

Rationing restrictions lifted in Loddon Valley

Monday 28 April 2025

Rationing restrictions are being lifted for Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) customers in Dingee, Calivil and Boort after a significant decrease in irrigation demand.

Make the most of unused water

Thursday 17 April 2025

With the 2024/25 irrigation season coming to an end on May 15, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging customers to utilise any unused water they have.

Upgrades complete at Welshmans Reef

Thursday 17 April 2025

One of Cairn Curran Reservoir’s major recreation areas is fully reopened to the public following the completion of several upgrades.

Blue-green algae warning for Lake Eppalock

Friday 11 April 2025

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

Community partnership makes a difference

Tuesday 8 April 2025

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has been providing new opportunities for a local charity supporting vulnerable youths.

Planning for the irrigation off-season

Tuesday 8 April 2025

In just over a month, Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) 2024/25 irrigation season comes to an end.

Major dewatering works to improve irrigation network

Friday 4 April 2025

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is looking to enhance the performance of its delivery network with its most comprehensive dewatering campaign in more than a decade.

Loddon system water option for rationed customers

Friday 21 March 2025

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is continuing to support rationed customers in the Loddon Valley Irrigation Area.

Beyond one million: Storages keep water flowing during dry

Thursday 20 March 2025

Northern Victoria’s major water storages are proving their value to the agricultural industry during the ongoing dry spell.

Blue-green algae warnings for Lake Boga and Lake Charm

Thursday 20 March 2025

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

Community key for Teigen

Tuesday 18 March 2025

Shepparton’s Teigen Brown is eager to make an impact having been selected for the Fairley Leadership Program’s 2025 cohort.

Payment assistance available to irrigators

Wednesday 12 March 2025

Irrigators are being encouraged to use the financial support options available to them.

Duck hunters encouraged to plan ahead

Tuesday 11 March 2025

With duck hunting season approaching, people are being encouraged to familiarise themselves with the rules for hunting at Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) lakes, dams and reservoirs.

Marching forward

Tuesday 11 March 2025

Saturday 8 March was International Women’s Day. The day is a chance to celebrate the achievements of women within our society, as well as a chance to reflect on the progress that has been made towards...

Goulburn Weir still at the heart of agriculture

Thursday 6 March 2025

Goulburn Weir is not only Australia’s earliest major diversion structure but one of its most important.

Blue-green algae warning for Tullaroop Reservoir

Friday 28 February 2025

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

Sections of Loddon Valley Irrigation Area to enter rationing cycle

Friday 21 February 2025

From 5 March, irrigators in sections of the Loddon Valley Irrigation Area will enter a rationing cycle. This area includes about 370 customers in and around Dingee, Calivil and Boort.

Blue-green algae warning for Cairn Curran Reservoir

Friday 14 February 2025

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

Dry weather brings restrictions into play

Thursday 13 February 2025

As the dry weather continues, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging its diversions customers who are on unregulated waterways to stay up to date with the latest restrictions on how much water the...

Water corporation bolsters blood bank

Wednesday 12 February 2025

A group of employees from a local water corporation rolled up their sleeves for cause, in 2024, with some impressive results.

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.

Water corporations stand together

Friday 31 January 2025

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

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.

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