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Groundwater: out of sight but not out of mind

Monday 21 March 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water is highlighting the importance of sustainably managing groundwater as part of World Water Day tomorrow, March 22.

Stick to the rules this duck hunting season

Thursday 17 March 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding duck hunters to be aware of designated hunting areas at the water corporation’s lakes, dams and reservoirs.

Camping fines enforced at Delatite Arm Reserve

Wednesday 9 March 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) are reminding visitors to only camp in designated camping areas at Delatite Arm Reserve

GMW future leader aiming to spark change

Tuesday 8 March 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) Tyson Cheer hopes to inspire young people to actively contribute to their communities through his involvement in this year’s Fairley Leadership Program.

Women leading the way in water

Monday 8 March 2021

Today is International Women's Day, which provides us with a great opportunity to celebrate the amazing achievements of women in our local community, across Australia and worldwide

Board director calls on workplaces to embrace diversity

Monday 7 March 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) Board director Alana Johnson (AM) is calling on people to be agents for change within their workplaces to create equality in the water industry.

GMW customers urged to plan ahead for autumn

Monday 28 February 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging customers to plan ahead for their autumn irrigation needs

Greens Lake fish relocation to protect natives

Tuesday 1 March 2022

Native fish in Greens Lake, Corop, will be relocated because of declining water levels

The Goulburn River comes to life in Tongala

Tuesday 1 March 2022

The significance of the Goulburn River to the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District is being showcased in Tongala

Alice’s bloody good gifts saving lives

Friday 25 February 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) Alice Milner is in the habit of saving lives

Know your boat and rules before heading onto water

Wednesday 23 February 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) and Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) are calling on boaters to plan ahead before heading to inland waterways

Lower Goulburn River operations to be enhanced

Tuesday 22 February 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is working with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to better understand how the lower Goulburn River can be protected from sustained high flows...

Lake Charm road to close during bridge works

Thursday 17 February 2022

Motorists are being advised that a section of road 10km north of Lake Charm will be temporarily closed while Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) carries out bridge works.

Our pledge to reduce carbon emissions

Tuesday 15 February 2022

We recognise that GMW’s emissions contribute to climate change, and that climate change is making extreme weather events, such as the devastating bushfire season of 2019/20 in our region, more likely ...

GMW and farmers adapting to a changing climate

Tuesday 8 February 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) customers are being encouraged to look at new and innovative ways to use their water as efficiently as possible to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Girgarre farm out of pocket over water theft

Thursday 27 January 2022

A Girgarre farming company is more than $2000 out of pocket after pleading guilty to water theft.

Celebrate Australia Day safely at GMW storages

Monday 24 January 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is urging visitors to the region’s lakes, dams and reservoirs during the Australia Day holiday to do the right thing to ensure their safety and the health of the waterways.

Have your say on recreation at GMW water storages

Wednesday 19 January 2022

Visitors to Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) lakes, dams and reservoirs are being invited to have their say on the waterways’ recreational offerings.

GMW selling water through the Irrigators Share Distribution process

Tuesday 18 January 2022

GMW is releasing water shares for sale every week, from now through to April, via public online auctions

Tatura man fined for water theft

Tuesday 18 January 2022

A Tatura dairy farmer has been fined $10,000 over water theft charges

2022 GMW and LMW ramp up water theft enforcement

Monday 17 January 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) and Lower Murray Water (LMW) are renewing their focus on the prevention, detection and enforcement of water theft. GMW’s Water Use Compliance and Enforcement coordin...

Lake Meran farming company $20,000 out of pocket for water theft

Wednesday 29 December 2021

A farming company south of Kerang must pay $20,000 in costs after being found guilty of water theft.

Eppalock boaters fined in no-go zone

Tuesday 21 December 2021

Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) recently fined two boat operators after Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) cameras spotted them in a prohibited zone at Lake Eppalock.

Visitors urged to keep water storages litter free

Friday 17 December 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is urging visitors to follow its “carry-in carry-out” policy on rubbish during the busy summer holiday period.

Drivers asked to put safety first near GMW work sites

Wednesday 15 December 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging people to drive carefully when travelling along Murchison-Goulburn Weir Rd, with upgrades under way at three sites.

2021: Reflecting on the year that was

Tuesday 14 December 2021

As the year draws to a close, I have been reflecting on 2021 and it made me realise how far we have come as an organisation and what we have been able to achieve despite the challenges we have faced d...

Greens Lake closed for New Year’s Eve

Tuesday 14 December 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding the community that Greens Lake at Corop will be closed over New Year’s Eve to ensure public safety.

GMW joins forces to gift laptops to residents in need

Friday 10 December 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has joined forces with four organisations to supply laptops to disadvantaged residents across the Shepparton region.

Be aware of blue-green algae this summer

Wednesday 8 December 2021

Blue-green algae at Newlyn Reservoir. Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging people to be mindful of blue-green algae this summer. With the warmer weather and school holidays approaching, many...

Campfire management key to a safe summer by the water

Friday 3 December 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is urging people visiting the region’s dams, lakes and waterways this summer not to take any risks with their campfires. About 10 per cent of bushfires in Vict...

Positive Outlook for 2022

Thursday 2 December 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) newly released Annual Water Outlook predicts 2022 will be a strong year for irrigators. Seasonal determinations are at 100 per cent of high-reliability water...

Don’t forget your Water Smarts

Tuesday 30 November 2021

With the summer holidays approaching Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding people visiting the region’s lakes, dams and reservoirs to stay safe on the water.

Bill reminder for Loddon Valley customers

Wednesday 24 November 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) Loddon Valley customers are being reminded their fixed charges accounts are due next month.

GMW urges people to stay alert ahead of further rain

Wednesday 23 November 2022

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging people to be prepared for water levels to rise once more with further wet weather forecast. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has forecast potential heavy rain...

Blue-green algae warnings for Newlyn and Tullaroop reservoirs

Thursday 18 November 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water in Newlyn and Tullaroop reservoirs after monitoring detected high levels of blue-green algae.

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