Country News Columns

Sharing in the success

Wednesday 10 August 2022

Success is always better shared, and at Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW), we have recently been able to share the success of the Connections Project with our customers. Read More...: Sharing in the success

Country News – Helping build a better future for Traditional Owners

Tuesday 12 July 2022

Earlier this month NAIDOC Week provided us with a great chance to celebrate and recognise the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Read More...: Country News – Helping build a better future for Traditional Owners

Positive price outcome for customers

Tuesday 14 June 2022

The knowledge our customers have is invaluable. When paired with the data we collected, it gives us a comprehensive view of our services and where they can be improved. Read More...: Positive price outcome for customers

Million-dollar Winter Works set to begin

Tuesday 10 May 2022

After another successful irrigation season, we are about to embark on our annual Winter Works program Read More...: Million-dollar Winter Works set to begin

On track to another year of positive water availability

Tuesday 12 April 2022

We are on track to delivering more water across the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID) this season than previous years. Read More...: On track to another year of positive water availability

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 Read More...: Women leading the way in water

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 ... Read More...: Our pledge to reduce carbon emissions

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... Read More...: 2021: Reflecting on the year that was

Delivering on our promise to irrigators

Tuesday 9 November 2021

October was a milestone month as thousands of irrigators received water shares through the Irrigators’ Share Distribution. Read More...: Delivering on our promise to irrigators

Working together for a sustainable future

Tuesday 19 October 2021

As we near the end of another year, we begin to reflect on the challenges we have faced as a community. Read More...: Working together for a sustainable future

Goulburn Valley stands united in face of adversity

Tuesday 14 September 2021

Less than a month ago, life changed significantly for Shepparton and Goulburn Valley residents. Read More...: Goulburn Valley stands united in face of adversity

Winter Works sets up GMW for irrigation season

Tuesday 17 August 2021

Where have the past three months gone? Read More...: Winter Works sets up GMW for irrigation season

Supporting GMW land and on water activities now and into the future

Tuesday 13 July 2021

Water, as we all know, is a precious commodity that provides multiple benefits. Read More...: Supporting GMW land and on water activities now and into the future

Increase in water deliveries despite challenges

Wednesday 16 June 2021

Coming off the back of three below-average inflow seasons in the southern Murray-Darling Basin, GMW still delivered about 918 gigalitres of water to the GMID this season. Read More...: Increase in water deliveries despite challenges

Delivering on our promise for a fairer deal for all

Tuesday 18 May 2021

We are now approaching the one year mark in our 2020-24 pricing – a moment we could only hope to imagine while we worked on our pricing submission to the Essential Services Commission throughout 2019 ... Read More...: Delivering on our promise for a fairer deal for all

Using technology to innovate GMW's winter works in 2021

Tuesday 20 April 2021

As our irrigators prepare for the end of irrigation season in mid-May, GMW is busy finalising the winter works program. Read More...: Using technology to innovate GMW's winter works in 2021

Water Efficiency Project next step in modernisation

Tuesday 16 March 2021

This month we received confirmation of the exciting next step in our region’s irrigation future with the announcement of funding for the GMW Water Efficiency Project. Read More...: Water Efficiency Project next step in modernisation

Investing in our region - an attractive opportunity

Tuesday 9 February 2021

When I travel throughout our region, it’s hard not to be proud of our agriculture sector. Read More...: Investing in our region - an attractive opportunity

Reflecting on the year 2020

Tuesday 1 December 2020

Most readers will join me in embracing the end of 2020 as it fast approaches. I feel equally sure that anyone reflecting on 2020 will have mixed emotions about the past 12 months under a set of unprec... Read More...: Reflecting on the year 2020

Annual report delivers strong financial news

Tuesday 3 November 2020

Recently our 2019-20 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament communicating a powerful message; through a sound vision and strong leadership, we have demonstrated the ability to be agile and adapt as ci... Read More...: Annual report delivers strong financial news