Talking Water - Tuesday 2 December 2025
This week's contents
Operations
- Talking Water Data
Business
- Murray Irrigation 2025 AGM
- Customer in Focus feature
Industry
- Latest NSW DCCEEW Water Allocation Statement
- Applications open for rice industry scholarships
- Sheep Sustainability Framework 2025 Annual Report
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 2025 AGM
The above short video summarises Murray Irrigation's key activities for the 2024/25 financial year.
Murray Irrigation hosted our 2025 Annual General Meeting last Thursday 27 November.
Approximately 35 shareholders participated in the meeting, both in person and online.
There was just one resolution put to the vote during the AGM, which related to the cancellation of shares resulting from applications by shareholders. This resolution was carried. Information on the voting breakdown can be found here.
CEO AGM presentation
Following the AGM formalities, CEO Ron McCalman presented shareholders with a summary of the Company's activities and achievements for the 2024/25 financial year, including financial and operational performance.
In this regard, Mr McCalman reported that Murray Irrigation achieved a stronger than expected financial outcome for the 2024/25 period, with a net profit totalling $17.05 million. This positive result, which was $16 million ahead of budget, was largely driven by the Company's diversified revenue model.
Furthermore, the business delivered 895 gigalitres (GL) of water on-farm during this 12-month period, and a combined 203GL for river operations (167GL) and to the environment (36GL).
Water was delivered on time and in full for 98% of the orders.
A copy of the CEO’s presentation can be found here, while additional information about the AGM is available in our media release here.
AGM recording
If you missed the AGM and would like to watch a full recording, this can be found on the Company's webpage below, together with all other relevant AGM information.
Final Board meeting for 2025
After the AGM, the Murray Irrigation Board held its final Board meeting for the year.
The first agenda item was the appointment of the Company Chair, Deputy Chair and Committee Chairs. These positions all remain unchanged from last year, and are as follows.
Chair: Phil Snowden
Deputy Chair: Geoff McLeod
Remunerations and Nominations Committee Chair: Trisha Gorman
Audit and Risk Management Committee Chair: Robert Burbury
Water Policy and Management Committee Chair: Geoff McLeod
Water Risk Committee Chair: Robert Burbury
National Irrigators’ Council delegate: Gabrielle Coupland
Further information on other topics discussed during the Board meeting can be found in the below Chair Update.
Community in Focus - Berrigan Public School
We're excited to share our latest Customer in Focus featuring Berrigan Public School - a little school with big heart!
Backed by a dynamic P&C, this resilient and resourceful school goes above and beyond to ensure students are provided rich and engaging learning and development activities during their primary school years.
As a case in point, the school this year teamed up with local counselling support service, Capable Minds, to deliver a tailor-made mental health and wellbeing support program designed to equip students with vital life skills that will help them thrive.
Click on the button below to read the full article.
Industry News
Latest NSW DCCEEW Water Allocation Statement
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) announced yesterday (Monday 1 December) that there will be no change in allocations to General Security entitlements for the NSW Murray.
This means the total cumulative allocation to General Security entitlements remains at 20% for the 2025/26 water year.
You can read the full announcement below.
You can subscribe to DCCEEW's updates by email and download its announcements here.
Applications open for rice industry scholarships
Are you passionate about agriculture and committed to the future of the rice industry?
The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia is proud to announce that applications are now open for two prestigious scholarships:
Greg Graham Memorial Scholarship – $10,000
Peter Connor Book Award – $3,000
Since 2001, these scholarships have supported more than 40 agriculture students, helping them pursue tertiary education and bring leading-edge knowledge back to our communities and farms.
Applications close Friday, 30 January 2026 - apply early and avoid the last-minute rush!
Sheep Sustainability Framework 2025 Annual Report
The Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) has released its fifth Annual Report, providing a detailed account of the Australian sheep industry's progress and challenges across key sustainability priorities.
Now in its fifth year, the Framework continues to evolve as a practical tool for tracking whole of industry performance, supporting transparency, and informing investment and improvement across the value chain.
The 2025 report outlines key achievements and challenges across animal welfare, environmental stewardship, workforce wellbeing, and financial resilience. It also introduces new metrics to better reflect industry performance, including lamb survival, conservation practices, and community connectedness.
