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Latest news: Rivers
Explosion in croc numbers triggers feral feast fallout
A switch in diet from fish to pork for the Northern Territory’s massive crocodile population is having a big environmental impact, researchers say.
Mar 14, 2025
Mission to save Murray-Darling Basin edges forward
The next step to save Australia's biggest river system has been unveiled, but conservationists warn it amounts to a drip-feed.
Dec 18, 2024
River project catches 'surprising creature' on camera
A program aimed at addressing declining river health is having impacts on the wider environment and community, with surprising flow-on effects.
Dec 14, 2024
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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.
Oct 07, 2024
Southern Murray Darling Basin water markets sag $1.9b
Shifting weather patterns have fuelled volatility in water allocation markets along the lower Murray Darling Basin, with decreased prices expected to persist.
Aug 07, 2024
Water purchase scheme turns tide for Indigenous owners
Aboriginal representatives will determine how $100 million in federal funding is spent on purchasing water entitlements for the Murray-Darling Basin.
Jun 22, 2024
Reflections reveal climate risk to Murray-Darling Basin
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has identified a drying climate as a key risk factor for Australia's largest river system and the people who depend on it.
Jun 19, 2024
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Murray Darling voices weigh-in on basin plan review
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has responded to stakeholders who debated the health of Australia's biggest river system at a recent summit.
Jun 02, 2024
Murray-Darling stakeholders to scrutinise basin plan
Scientists, environmentalists, irrigators, community and government representatives will meet to discuss the health of Australia's largest river system.
Apr 16, 2024
No plan to eradicate pest that can muscle in on natives
Australia's newest exotic pest has invaded the Brisbane River and yet the authorities have decided to not eradicate it. Experts reveal what that could lead to.
Apr 08, 2024
Researcher sounds alarm over growing dead zone
A picturesque bay off Brisbane is being smothered with huge volumes of sediment and urgent action is needed to rehabilitate river systems, a new study warns.
Mar 25, 2024
National plan in the works to monitor river invader
Authorities are working on a national strategy to manage the spread and impact of a destructive, exotic clam that has been found in the Brisbane River.
Mar 20, 2024
New exotic pest raises fears for rivers, water network
A highly invasive clam has been found in Australia for the first time and it could be bad news for river health and water infrastructure.
Feb 15, 2024
Anger turns to sadness for a Darling 'beyond repair'
Anger has turned to sadness in the NSW town of Menindee as some locals fear water quality will never return, amid fears of further river fish kills.
Feb 12, 2024
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Labor strikes deal to pass Murray-Darling changes
The Albanese government has secured the support of the final crossbench senator it needs to get its contentious Murray-Darling Basin laws over the line.
Nov 29, 2023
Water buybacks on the cards if legislation stalls
The federal government will be forced to start water buybacks if legislation to delay a key deadline for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan fails.
Nov 15, 2023
Reef used to road-test water quality forecasting system
The CSIRO is testing a new system on the Great Barrier Reef that could one day pump out water quality forecasts, much like weather reports.
Sep 12, 2023
Citizen scientists asked to help unpack platypus enigma
Ecologists want Australians to look for platypuses in their local rivers and creeks to help plug knowledge gaps about the declining species.
Sep 08, 2023
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Andrews, Plibersek silent on Vic Murray-Darling snub
Victoria's refusal to sign up to the new Murray-Darling Basin plan has set the scene for an awkward joint press conference between two Labor governments.
Aug 24, 2023
Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in "trouble", after timelines to return water to the system were extended.
Aug 23, 2023
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