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World first weed treating trial a success

Wednesday 3 August 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) recently conducted a weed treatment trial that was the first of its kind in the world.

Irrigation Season just days away

Monday 1 August 2022

With the 2022-23 Irrigation Season fast approaching, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging irrigators to make their preparations early.

Irrigator charged with water theft

Thursday 28 July 2022

A Murchison man appeared at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court last week (Jul 15) in relation to a charge of taking water without the consent of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW).

GMW surveying team embraces innovation

Wednesday 27 July 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) surveying methods have radically changed in recent years as new technologies have made data capturing more accurate, efficient, and safer. GMW’s Surveying Se...

GMW winter weed treatment program is underway

Monday 11 July 2022

This winter, GMW is undertaking critical maintenance across its network to ensure channels and infrastructure are properly maintained and safe ahead of the next irrigation season.

GMW driving down debt to ensure sustainability

Friday 8 July 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is taking a firm stance on debt recovery to ensure it can continue to pass on efficiencies to customers paying their fair share.

Torrumbarry annual weir pool lowering begins next week

Wednesday 6 July 2022

Water levels in the Torrumbarry weir pool on the Murray River will be lowered from next week to help improve the health and stability of the riverbanks.

Country News – Helping build a better future for Traditional Owners

Tuesday 12 July 2022

Earlier this month NAIDOC Week provided us with a great chance to celebrate and recognise the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

GMW’s ambitious Winter Works program on track

Monday 4 July 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is well past the halfway point of its 2022 Winter Works program, which has made considerable progress on several capital and maintenance projects.

Blue-green algae warnings removed

Friday 24 June 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warnings for Laanecoorie Reservoir and Hepburns Lagoon following a significant decline in algae levels.

Mooroopna man fined for water theft

Monday 27 June 2022

A Mooroopna man has been fined $1000 after pleading guilty to water theft.

Bridge replacement works on Echuca-Nanneella Road

Thursday 23 June 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) will soon begin replacing a bridge over the Rochester 11 Channel on Echuca-Nanneella Road with a pipe culvert.

Improvements on Mildura-Merbein Salt Interception Scheme

Wednesday 22 June 2022

This winter, GMW is undertaking $1.34 million of refurbishment works at the Mildura-Merbein Salt Interception Scheme site, jointly funded by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) and Mallee Catchm...

GMW’s 2022-23 Price List released

Tuesday 21 June 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) customers have received some good news with the release of the water corporations 2022-23 Price List.

GMW urges boating safety at storages and waterways

Monday 20 June 2022

With school holidays approaching, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding people visiting its lakes dams and reservoirs to be safe on the water.

Positive price outcome for customers

Tuesday 14 June 2022

The knowledge our customers have is invaluable. When paired with the data we collected, it gives us a comprehensive view of our services and where they can be improved.

Proudly flying the GMW flag for diversity and equal rights

Tuesday 14 June 2022

GMW is looking to promote diversity in the workplace this Pride Month.

Girgarre woman pleads guilty to water theft

Monday 23 May 2022

A Girgarre East woman is almost $3000 out of pocket after pleading guilty to water theft.

Brokers and solicitors invited to seminar

Wednesday 18 May 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is inviting brokers and solicitors to a seminar in Shepparton on Tuesday, May 31.

Blue-green algae warning for Laanecoorie Reservoir

Thursday 12 May 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water at Laanecoorie Reservoir after detecting high levels of blue-green algae.

Million-dollar Winter Works set to begin

Tuesday 10 May 2022

After another successful irrigation season, we are about to embark on our annual Winter Works program

Winter Works set to enhance irrigation network

Tuesday 10 May 2022

The region’s irrigation network is set to be enhanced as Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) prepares for its annual winter works program.

Farmer pleads guilty to water theft

Thursday 5 May 2022

A Tatura farmer is almost $4000 out of pocket after pleading guilty to water theft

GMW cracking down on all forms of water theft

Wednesday 4 May 2022

As the irrigation season nears its end, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is ramping up its enforcement of water theft to ensure customers get a fair share of their winter water supply.

Lowering Lake Mulwala at Yarrawonga to begin next week

Thursday 28 April 2022

The gradual lowering of Lake Mulwala to control an invasive waterweed and undertake necessary infrastructure maintenance will begin in the week commencing 3 May, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MD...

From Australian Naval history to GMW

Thursday 21 April 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) Marnie Rowden has never let gender stand in the way of her career choices

Blue-green algae warnings removed for waterways

Thursday 14 April 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warnings for Laanecoorie Reservoir and a section of Tullaroop Creek following a significant decline in algae levels

GMW to double size of Waranga Basin boat ramp

Thursday 14 April 2022

Harriman Point recreation area at Waranga Basin will have a new and improved boat ramp next month.

GMW urges waterway visitors to play it safe this Easter

Tuesday 12 April 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding visitors to its lakes, dams and reservoirs over the Easter holidays to be safe on the water.

On track to another year of positive water availability

Tuesday 12 April 2022

We are on track to delivering more water across the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID) this season than previous years.

Lake Charm road re-opens as GMW replaces bridge

Friday 8 April 2022

A section of road 10km north of Lake Charm has re-opened to traffic after Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) completed bridge works

Time to start thinking about carryover

Monday 4 April 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging customers to consider their water options as the next season approaches

Disability not stopping Donald from achieving goals

Friday 1 April 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) Donald Hughan is among 4.5 per cent of employees across the Victorian water industry who identify as having a disability

Fill your dams to secure winter water needs

Wednesday 30 March 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging gravity irrigation and domestic and stock customers to plan for their winter water needs before the end of the season

Loddon Valley customers urged to order water in advance

Thursday 24 March 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is urging Loddon Valley customers to order their water in advance to help cope with high demand.

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