Media Releases

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.

Lower levels call for higher caution

Thursday 3 April 2025

People planning to visit northern Victoria’s lakes, dams and reservoirs during the school holidays are being urged to be cautious of changed conditions.

Customer committee elections to be held in Central Goulburn

Monday 24 March 2025

Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) Central Goulburn customers are being called on to vote for the upcoming Customer Committee elections.

Customer committee elections to be held in Loddon Valley and Torrumbarry areas

Monday 24 March 2025

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) customers in the Loddon Valley and Torrumbarry areas are being called on to vote for the upcoming Customer Committee elections.

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.

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 Laanecoorie Reservoir

Wednesday 5 March 2025

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

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.

Blue-green algae warning removed for Lake Eildon

Monday 10 February 2025

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

Applications open for GMW customer committees

Wednesday 5 February 2025

Expressions of interest are now open to join Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) new customer committees.

Water corporations stand together

Friday 31 January 2025

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

Drop-in sessions to help irrigators prepare for rationing

Tuesday 28 January 2025

GMW is hosting a series of drop-in sessions to help irrigators prepare for a potential rationing cycle in parts of the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District due to irrigation channel congestion.

Call for people to be respectful over long weekend

Friday 17 January 2025

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is calling on people to be respectful of others and the environment when visiting its storages over the Australia Day long weekend.

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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