Media Releases

All past media releases from Goulburn Broken CMA, listed chronologically.

New face of dairy farming is water smart

Friday 11 August 2017
Like many young dairy farmers, Duncan Crawford is convinced the efficient use of water is key to securing his industry’s future in Goulburn Valley.

Program affords more family time

Tuesday 15 August 2017
With four children under the age of five, sleep is a precious commodity for Tongala dairy farmer Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Anna.

Cornella Creek landholders invited to find out about new rural drainage scheme

Thursday 27 July 2017
Cornella Creek landholders are invited to a community information session in Colbinabbin on August 16 to provide feedback on a new drainage proposal for their district.

Pick up tips on effective farm management over dinner

Friday 14 July 2017
Young farmers and other agriculture industry professionals are being urged to get in quickly for their chance to attend one of two free dinner workshops to be held in Numurkah and Benalla later this month.

Complete our climate smart survey for your chance to win $500

The Goulburn Broken CMA is partnering with Deakin University on an innovative project to better understand farm management practices in the Goulburn Broken Catchment & our capacity to adapt to changing climates.

Opening Barmah regulators will keep native fish on the move

Thursday 6 July 2017
Opening all the regulators on Barmah Forest’s creeks next week will help native fish movement as Murray River flows start to increase.

Money for more snags upstream of Nagambie

Friday 16 June 2017
The Nagambie Angling Club was one of the big winners out of a recent funding announcement aimed at boosting recreational fishing in Victoria.

Clearer picture emerges of challenges and opportunities for the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District

Thursday 25 May 2017
Farmers and communities in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID) need to continue to adapt to changes in water supply and land-use to remain competitive: that’s the clear message of two reports released by the Goulburn Broken CMA today.

Winter environmental flow good for fish food and bank plants

Wednesday 24 May 2017
Water bugs and plants that provide food and shelter for native fish and other aquatic animals will benefit from an environmental flow along the lower Goulburn River planned for mid-June.

Casey’s Weir lowered

Friday 19 May 2017
The water level in Casey’s Weir on the Broken River has been lowered to allow work to prevent the spread of the aquatic weed cabomba.

Farm Water Program - Good for business

Wednesday 3 May 2017
Applying for funding from Round Five of the Farm Water Program was a ‘no-brainer’ for Tatura dairy farmer Mark Ryan.

Farm Water Program good for the whole irrigation industry

Monday 1 May 2017
Irrigators have been the obvious benefactors from the Farm Water Program, led by the Goulburn Broken CMA, but there’s also been a positive flow-on effect for related industries.

River flow impact on native fish populations

Thursday 27 April 2017
A decade of annual surveys in the Goulburn River has provided researchers with a clearer understanding of the impacts of flow events on native fish populations.

Harston landholders invited to find out about new rural drainage scheme

Thursday 13 April 2017
Harston landholders are invited to a community information session on April 26 to provide feedback on a new drainage proposal for their district.

Innovation the key to latest round of farm irrigation efficiency works

Thursday 6 April 2017
Innovative approaches to improve farm irrigation efficiency including solar-powered pumps to reduce energy costs and sprinklers that can adjust the amount of water applied to suit the soil type, are among the 98 projects worth around $35 million funded through the latest round of the Farm Water Program.
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The Goulburn Broken CMA acknowledges and respects First Nations people and the deep connection they have with their land and waters.


We acknowledge the Yorta Yorta and Taungurung people and their ancestors/forbears as Traditional Owners of the land and waters in the Goulburn Broken Catchment (and beyond). We value our ongoing partnerships with Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation and Taungurung Land and Waters Council for the health of Country and its people.


We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge and recognise the primacy of Traditional Owners obligations, rights and responsibilities to use and care for their traditional lands and waters.

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