Media Releases

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

Brolga seen at Reedy Swamp

The recent sighting of brolga at Reedy Swamp north of Shepparton may be a first, says Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Environmental Water Project Officer Jo Wood.

Local Plans available for public review and comment

Local Plans identifying the land, water, biodiversity and productivity priorities in four of the six broad geographic regions that make up the Goulburn Broken Catchment are now available for public comment.

Digging the dirt on organic material

A free forum detailing the ins and outs of using organic material on farm will be a great way for landholders to improve their understanding of the opportunities and challenges of using animal manures and composts, Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Land Health Manager Rhiannon Apted says.

Celebrate Biodiversity Spring in the Goulburn-Broken and North-East

Biodiversity Spring 2014 is a celebration of all the things that make up our natural environment – the flora and fauna to the fungi and the habitats they live in.

Water Table Study will monitor more than 1600 observation bores

Monday 18 August 2014
More than 1600 observation bores across the Shepparton Irrigation Region will be monitored in the coming weeks during Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) annual water table study.

Broken River benefits flow from Mokoan decommissioning

The Broken River is less turbid (cloudy) and nutrient levels have dropped downstream of Casey’s Weir since Lake Mokoan was decommissioned in 2009, a recent report by The Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre (MDFRC) for the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA) found.

Scholarship provides exciting learning opportunities

Eleven-year-old Levi Jaxson is embracing all the educational, leadership and participation opportunities that come with being awarded a Wilmot Road Primary School Community Scholarship.

Pest plant and animal work underway in Barmah

A collaborative approach to controlling pigs, foxes, feral cats, weeds and rabbits in Barmah National Park is achieving results.

Wunghnu timber used for nest boxes for Turquoise parrots in the Warbys

Friday 25 July 2014
Timber salvaged after the Wunghnu-Numurkah fires in February will be used to provide nest boxes for the threatened Turquoise Parrots in the Warby Ranges.

Lower Goulburn River winter environmental water release cancelled

Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA), in consultation with Goulburn Murray Water (GMW), the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) and the Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH), has cancelled a winter fresh (increased flow) proposed for the Goulburn River this month.

Quandong Hill set to flourish again

Devenish prime lamb producers and Clydesdale breeders Graeme and Bev Trewin always knew there was something special about the trees on a rise on their property locals called ‘Quandong Hill’.

Water weed nearly licked

An outbreak of Cabomba, a highly invasive aquatic weed, has been largely controlled in the Broken River in and upstream of Lake Benalla.

Yorta Yorta action plan benefits region

Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation CEO Damian Morgan-Bulled says natural and cultural resources across the Goulburn Broken Catchment and along the Murray River corridor will benefit from the actions and activities detailed in the Yorta Yorta Whole of Country Action Plan 2012-17.

By-Law No. 3 Waterways Protection 2014

By resolution of 26 June 2014 the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority under section 287ZC of the Water Act 1989 made By-law No. 3 Waterways Protection 2014.

Natural resource management efforts recognised

Groups and individuals improving environmental health in the Goulburn Broken Catchment were recognised at the 2014 Goulburn Broken Natural Resource Management Awards held at Swanpool on June 27.
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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.

Shepparton
168 Welsford Street, PO Box 1752, Shepparton VIC 3630
T (03) 5822 7700
F (03) 5831 6254

Benalla
89 Sydney Road, PO Box 124, Benalla VIC 3672
T (03) 5822 7700

Yea
Shop 5/10 High Street, Yea VIC 3717
T (03) 5822 7700