Current Issues and Events

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority is currently accepting public submissions ahead of the 2026 Basin Plan Review. This is an important opportunity to shape the future of the Goulburn and Broken catchments. The Goulburn Broken CMA has identified six key priorities to support a healthy, resilient landscape for both nature and our communities.

The interstate journey of a straw-necked Ibis named Shayne who flew from Werribee to central NSW, then to Invergordon has been tracked by scientists for more than a year.

This story on the Platy Patch Project in Shepparton featured on WIN News recently.

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Take part in our survey to help guide the development of the next Goulburn Broken Regional Waterway Strategy.

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GB CMA) is now seeking nominations from community members to fill current vacancies on the Shepparton Irrigation Region Forum (SIRF).

The Goulburn Broken CMA team will be at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, Friday 4 to Sunday 6 April, in Kings Park. You’ll find us in the General Exhibition Building at site EB43.

Congratulations to Keneisha Lines Howell (centre) who is this year’s recipient of the Ken Sampson Memorial Fairley Leadership Scholarship.

Arthur Rylah Institute staff have been busy monitoring fish populations in the Hughes Creek. The creek is home to a number of native fish, including the threatened Macquarie perch. Regular surveys enable the GB CMA and partner agencies to track trends and make management decisions to support the survival of these isolated populations.

The Shepparton Irrigation Region Land and Water Management Plan 2050 (SIRLWMP) was officially launched in Girgarre last week (August 2024)

Wetlands, fish, platypus and turtles will benefit from a delivery of water for the environment.

Learn how science guides Barmah Forest flood management in this video

What’s happening on the Goulburn River this Winter? Take a look at this update.