Talking Water - Tuesday 18 November 2025
This week's contents
Operations
- Talking Water Data
Business
- Murray Irrigation 2025 AGM
- IPART pricing review update
Industry
- Latest NSW DCCEEW Water Allocation Statement
- Rice Extension Establishment Field Walk - Coleambally
- Greenhouse gas emissions accounting tool webinar
Operational Update
Talking Water live data
Live data for Murray Irrigation water delivery, channel flow, Water Exchange temporary trade and DCCEEW water allocations is available on our recently revamped Talking Water Data webpage 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
Murray Irrigation Annual General Meeting
Murray Irrigation is hosting our 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) next Thursday 27 November at the Deniliquin RSL Club.
The meeting will begin at 10.00am, with registrations opening at 9.30am.
Similar to previous years, this will be a hybrid meeting, enabling shareholders to attend either in person or online.
Online attendees can log in at: https://meetings.openbriefing.com/MILUAGM25
Key dates leading up to the AGM include:
- Financial eligibility deadline: 10.00am Monday 24 November
- Pre-AGM direct voting closes: 10.00am Tuesday 25 November
- Proxy nomination deadline: 10.00am Tuesday 25 November
Shareholders who are attending the AGM in person or online will be able to vote directly during the meeting.
All relevant information, including the Notice of Meeting, Murray Irrigation's 2025 Annual Report and instructions on how to attend and vote, can also be found on our company webpage below.
If shareholders have any questions, please contact the Company Secretary team on:
T. 1300 138 265
E. companysecretary@murrayirrigation.com.au
IPART pricing review update
As communicated in last week's
Talking Water, IPART is continuing its review of new WaterNSW charges, which are scheduled to start on 1 July 2026.
As part to the process, IPART is currently seeking feedback on the below Discussion Paper.
In the meantime, IPART held a second public online forum yesterday on the topic of 'pricing related matters'.
The key items discussed included:
- The length of time that IPART should set water prices for
- Whether WaterNSW should increase the fixed component of water bills
- How water use forecasts should be derived
- Irrigator affordability, and capacity to pay.
Murray Irrigation staff have recommended to IPART that WaterNSW prices should increase by no more than CPI in the medium term.
In addition, our staff continue to emphasise the challenges of running an agribusiness, and how tight margins can easily be eroded by high water charges.
Submissions on the Discussion Paper close this Thursday, 20 November. You can make a submission by clicking on the button below.
We will share Murray Irrigation's final submission with you, once it has been provided to IPART.
Industry News
Latest NSW DCCEEW Water Allocation Statement
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) announced yesterday (Monday 17 November) that there will be no increase in General Security entitlements for the NSW Murray.
This means the total cumulative allocation for the 2025/26 water year remains at 20%.
You can read the full announcement below.
You can subscribe to DCCEEW's updates by email and download its announcements here.
Rice Extension Establishment Field Walk - Coleambally
This practical on-farm session will focus on early-season crop management and nitrogen planning for permanent water systems.
Learn firsthand from Shane and Damian Mannes as we walk through the paddock and discuss:
- Soil testing insights to maximise yield
- Early crop establishment strategies
- Making informed nitrogen decisions for the season ahead.
Date: Wednesday 19 November
Time: 8:00am - 9:00am
Location: Mannes’ Property, Coleambally
Start your day with valuable insights and local expertise to set up your season for success.
Click below for more details.
Greenhouse gas emissions accounting tool webinar
Join Central West Local Land Services and guest speakers Marja Simpson and Lisa McFadyen from the DPIRD On-Farm Carbon Advice team for this one-hour webinar designed to help you build skills in farm emission accounting.
This is a key step in preparing for current and future market access as supply chains move toward 2030 emissions targets.
Date: 24 November
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Cost: Free
