Country News Columns

Preparing for end-of-season

Tuesday 9 April 2024

In a little over a month, Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) 2023/24 irrigation season comes to an end. Read More...: Preparing for end-of-season

Our region, our people

Tuesday 12 March 2024

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is a major employer in Northern Victoria, with almost 500 staff across our region. Read More...: Our region, our people

Wet weather part of bigger picture

Tuesday 13 February 2024

Only a few years ago the sound of rainfall on our roofs was met with relief and excitement, but in recent months the sound has triggered a very different response in some parts of our region. Read More...: Wet weather part of bigger picture

Supporting environmental prosperity

Tuesday 16 January 2024

At Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) we want to deliver for our region and see northern Victoria flourish. Read More...: Supporting environmental prosperity

2023: a year in review

Wednesday 13 December 2023

The past 12 months have been a busy time for Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) and a time of considerable progress. Read More...: 2023: a year in review

Staying safe on the water

Tuesday 14 November 2023

We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy our storages, but above all, we want everyone to return home safely. Read More...: Staying safe on the water

Prosperity through collaboration

Tuesday 17 October 2023

This week is National Water Week. The initiative’s aim is to bring water-related issues to the fore and help Australian communities better understand the importance of how water is managed and its imp... Read More...: Prosperity through collaboration

Engineering a better future

Tuesday 12 September 2023

This week, several GMW staff will be presenting at the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) Dam Operators Forum. Read More...: Engineering a better future

Getting ready for the new irrigation season

Tuesday 8 August 2023

Thursday 10 August is a key date in the Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) calendar, as it is the day customers can begin placing water orders for the 2023/24 irrigation season. Read More...: Getting ready for the new irrigation season

Managing our water storages

Tuesday 11 July 2023

The recent wet weather has understandably caused concerns within communities and brought back memories of last year’s and previous floods. Read More...: Managing our water storages

Keeping prices down for customers

Wednesday 14 June 2023

Last month, we released our 2023/24 Price List, outlining all Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) fees for the upcoming financial year. Read More...: Keeping prices down for customers

Closing in on net zero

Tuesday 9 May 2023

At Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW), we are acutely aware of the effect of climate change and committed to do what we can to minimise the impact of our operations on the environment. Read More...: Closing in on net zero

Innovations to drive busy winter maintenance period

Tuesday 11 April 2023

It is now just over a month until the 2022/23 irrigation season ends and the winter maintenance period begins. Read More...: Innovations to drive busy winter maintenance period

Making every drop count

Tuesday 14 March 2023

GMW has continued to look for ways to innovate its business and support the future prosperity of our region. Read More...: Making every drop count

Developing a better future for customers

Tuesday 14 February 2023

It is an exciting time at Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW), as we are in the midst of developing our Pricing Submission, which will determine the prices and service levels we provide to customers for the 2... Read More...: Developing a better future for customers

Starting 2023 on the front foot

Tuesday 17 January 2023

It is only a bit over three months ago that we launched an Emergency Management Team to respond to the flooding across our region, yet we have already taken significant strides in the recovery process... Read More...: Starting 2023 on the front foot

2022: A year in review

Tuesday 13 December 2022

With the end of the year quickly approaching, now is a good time to reflect on 2022 and look forward to the year ahead. Read More...: 2022: A year in review

On the road to recovery

Tuesday 8 November 2022

Last month we saw unprecedented rainfall across northern Victoria, causing significant flooding throughout the Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) region. The floods have done severe damage to communities and... Read More...: On the road to recovery

Projects continue flow on

Tuesday 11 October 2022

In recent years, Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) Connections Project and the subsequent Water Efficiency Project have significantly improved the irrigation system within the Goulburn Murray Irriga... Read More...: Projects continue flow on

GMW driving water theft down

Wednesday 14 September 2022

At Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) we are creating a fairer climate for our customers through our zero-tolerance approach to water theft. Read More...: GMW driving water theft down