Talking Water - Tuesday 16 September 2025
This week's contents
2025 Member Director Election
- Why your vote matters
Operations
- Talking Water data
Business
- 30th Anniversary video
- Foundational Asset Condition Assessment Project update
Industry
- NSW DCCEEW Water Allocation Statement
- Wakool Landholders Association AGM
- Spray drift management grower workshops
- Henty Machinery Field Days
- 'Let's Talk Water', Murray! Workshop reminder
2025 Member Director Election - Why your vote matters
We've now reached the halfway point of Murray Irrigation's 2025 Member Director Election, with voting set to close in just under two weeks' time at 9.00am Monday 29 September 2025.
Thank you to shareholders who have already taken time to cast their vote. For those yet to do so, we cannot over-emphasise how much your participation in the Member Director Election process matters.
Every vote in this election is more than a mark on a ballot — it’s your opportunity to shape the future direction of our organisation.
Directors hold the responsibility of making decisions that affect how we operate, the priorities we set, and the way we represent our members. By voting, you ensure that your voice is heard in choosing leaders who will best represent your interests and values.
Support is at hand if you require assistance voting online. Simply contact Vero Voting on 1300 702 898 (between 11.00am and 7.00pm AEST) and they can help walk you through the process.
Alternatively, shareholders who may not have internet access are welcome to drop-in to the Murray Irrigation Deniliquin or Finley offices between 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, to cast their vote (please ensure you bring your voting details with you as Murray Irrigation does not have access to your personal voting information).
Please set aside time to cast your vote — it’s one of the most important ways you can contribute to the success and future of this organisation.
For everything you need to know about the 2025 Member Director Election, including statements from the four candidates, our 'How to vote' guide, frequently asked questions and how Murray Irrigation's optional preferential voting system works, please visit our webpage below.
Operational Update
Talking Water data 16/09/2025
All the detailed data for Murray Irrigation delivery, channel flow, Water Exchange temporary trade and DCCEEW water allocations is available on our company web page below.
To see the latest data for Murray system storages and rivers, including dam heights, visit the Murray Darling Basin Authority's River data page.
Additional resources
MDBA weekly report
NSW Water allocation statements
Rainfall and evaporation
Barmah Choke trade balance
The information and data provided in Talking Water is for general reference purposes only. We take best endeavours to ensure accuracy.
Business News
30th Anniversary video
As part of Murray Irrigation's 30th anniversary celebrations, we are proud to release this short film capturing significant moments in the company's history, starting with the defining irrigator vote in 1995 that led to privatisation.
This moving footage also offers a gentle salute to those who came before, and built the iconic channel system that continues to nourish our region today.
We hope you enjoy it.
For more on Murray Irrigation's 30 year anniversary celebrations, including special feature stories and photos from our recent Anniversary Dinner, visit our webpage below.
Foundational Asset Condition Assessment Project update
As reported previously in
Talking Water, Murray Irrigation has recently completed a survey of our asset base, using a mix of ground, aerial and bathymetric (underwater) technology.
This work has been undertaken as part of our Foundational Asset Condition Assessment Project (FACAP).
The project team is now in the midst of compiling and processing the data captured during this extensive survey exercise.
The below examples provide a great comparison between our exisiting GIS imagery and the quality of the newly captured aerial imagery.
With resolution capable of being 2 metres away, the pictures are looking impressive.
Example of an offtake.
Example of a culvert.
Example of a stock ramp.
For more information on Murray Irrigation's FACAP project, visit our website below.
Industry News
Latest NSW DCCEEW Water Allocation Statement
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) announced yesterday (Monday 15 September) a 5% increase for NSW Murray General Security water entitlements.
This takes the allocation total for the 2025-26 season to 10%.
You can read the full announcement below.
You can subscribe to DCCEEW's updates by email and download its announcements here.
Wakool Landholders Association AGM
A reminder that the Wakool Landholders Association is hosting its Annual General Meeting next Thursday 18 September.
The meeting will be held at the Wakool Club, commencing at 7.00pm.
Spray drift management grower workshops
CottonInfo is hosting two local CRDC-supported Spray Safe & Save grower workshops, presented by spray expert Craig Day.
The details are as follows:
Deniliquin
Deniiquin Golf Club | Tuesday 30 September | 8.45am - 3.00pm
Finley
Finley Football Club | Wednesday 1 October | 8.45am - 3.00pm
These workshop are for growers who will be applying chemicals (especially Group 4 chemicals such as 2,4-D, MCPA) during summer.
Workplace visits can be arranged for growers near Finley or Deniliquin (1.5 to 2 hours per workplace) on Thursday 2 October and Friday 3 October (grower to pay for visit).
To register, call/text Cath on 0437 455 818 or via email: Spraysafesave@outlook.com
Henty Machinery Field Days
The Henty Machinery Field Days is just one week away!
Regarded as southern Australia’s single biggest agricultural event, the Henty Machinery Field Days showcase the latest in machinery and farm equipment, outdoors and camping products, farm produce, agronomy, country lifestyle, government and health services, agribusiness and finance services.
When: 23, 24 & 25 September
Where: Cookardinia Road, Henty NSW 2658 - 8km east of Henty
Let's Talk Water, Murray! Planning for the season ahead
If you are weighing up your options on how to maximise the returns on your water, this event aims to build and reinforce confidence in your decision making.
This 2.5-hour event will cover:
- What are the characteristics of a resilient farming business.
- Decision tools to assist in water use decisions:
- Finishing winter crops
- Summer crop – yes/no
- Use, hold or sell water.
- Season outlooks and likely water price position including discussion of the mid-September allocation announcement.
Daryl Poole from RMCG Bendigo will present this informative session to help you plan the year ahead.
Sessions are being held in Deniliquin and Finley as follows:
Deniliquin
Deniliquin RSL Club | This evening, Tuesday 16 September | 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Finley
Finley Returned Soldiers Club | Friday 19 September | 9.30am - 12.30pm
For more information, including times, venues and registration details, please visit the webpage below.
If you have any questions contact RGA Landcare, Neil Bull on 0438 603 557 or Janet Manzin on 0438 719 628.
