Media Releases

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

New rabbit calici virus strain information sessions

Three free information sessions to provide detailed information to local land managers about the upcoming release of a new strain of rabbit calici virus, are being held at Euroa on January 19 and at Mansfield and Yea on January 20.

Big plans for Little River weed control

Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is working with the Taggerty Community Progress Group (TCPG) and Taggerty community to tackle blackberry and honeysuckle along the Little River.

Simple guide helps farmers understand soil tests

Understanding and interpreting soil test results has been made easier thanks to a step-by-step guide produced by Yea River Catchment Landcare group and local soil scientist Cath Botta.

New agriculture and natural resource management leadership program announced

An innovative Community Leadership Program specifically designed for those working or volunteering in the Agriculture and Natural Resource Management sectors will be delivered in the Goulburn Murray region during the first half of 2016.

Creek run-off causing Goulburn River discolouration

Run-off from creeks after heavy rain on January 3 was causing sections of the Goulburn River to look darker than usual, Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA) River and Wetland Health Program Manager Mark Turner said.

Survey measures changes in land and water use

More than nine thousand farming properties in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID) will be surveyed during the next three months to determine changes in land and water use.

Residents encouraged to share rainfall readings

Residents living within the Whiteheads Creek catchment are encouraged to contact the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA) with information about the amount of rain that fell on their properties on Sunday, January 3.

Information sessions - Goulburn River constraints proposal update

A series of information session are being held later this month to provide communities with an update on the outcomes of the current investigations in to the feasibility of easing constraints on the Goulburn River.

Low of no flows in some waterways

Hot weather and low or no inflows may affect the quality and quantity of water in some of the region’s rivers, creeks and wetlands this summer, warns Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Environmental Water Manager Simon Casanelia.

Help shape drought support

The Victorian Government is inviting public feedback on how best to support drought affected communities.

Environmental water update - December

Environmental water is water set aside to be used to improve or maintain the health of rivers, floodplains and wetlands, and the plants and animals that depend upon them. Of the total amount of water captured and stored in dams (such as Hume and Eildon), 20 per cent is used for the environment, 20 per cent for urban and industry and 60 per cent for irrigation.

Barmah water delivery benefits fish, plants and birds

Moira grass (Pseudoraphis spinescens) plains in the Barmah Forest are benefiting from environmental water delivered between July and October.

Managing farm water for livestock

Make the most of advice available from local Department staff on how to best manage your farm water supplies for livestock, recommends Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority Land Health Manager Rhiannon Apted.

Turquoise Parrot chicks make nest boxes home

Turquoise parrot chicks are hatching in purpose-built nest boxes installed to provide shelter for the threatened bird in the Chesney Hills and Warby Ranges.

Box Woodlands and Wetlands Protected

Endangered woodlands and wetlands on private properties are being protected thanks to funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme.
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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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