River Murray news

The Lower Murray barrages will be closed for the majority of next week in an effort to reduce the risk of saltwater incursion in the Lower Lakes, caused by projected storm conditions.

Projects to improve floodplain health, direct water back into local catchments and incorporate First Nations knowledge into water management practices were among those recognised at the Australian Stream Management Awards this month.

Construction will get underway in the coming weeks on $9.8 million worth of infrastructure upgrades along Renmark’s Bookmark Creek.

South Australian River Murray water users will start the 2024-25 financial year with 100 per cent of their allocation.

The Coorong Freshwater Soaks project is leading the way in connecting First Nation’s cultural knowledge and values with contemporary scientific research.