Talking Water - Tuesday 24 June 2025
This week's contents
July Shareholder Meetings
- RSVPs now open
Operations
- End of season trading dates
- Barmah Choke Trade
- Talking Water data
Business
- Wakool Shareholder Barbecue this Thursday
- Member Director Election nominee info session RSVPs due Friday
- Final call for sponsorship applications
Industry
- West Berriquin LHA AGM
- GRDC online Farm Business Update
July Shareholder Meetings - RSVPs open
RSVPs are open for Murray Irrigation's July Shareholder Meetings.
A full listing of available meetings, including dates, locations and times, can be found below.
Please RSVP to secure your place by selecting the relevant link in the 'RSVP' column and following the prompts.
| Day | Time | Town | Venue | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tues 1/7 | 9:30am | Wakool | Wakool Services Club | RSVP here |
| Wed 2/7 | 9.00am | Deniliquin | Murray Irrigation Board Room | RSVP here |
| Thurs 3/7 | 9.00am | Lalalty | Lalalty District Hall | RSVP here |
| Thurs 3/7 | 2.00pm | Finley | Finley Country Club | RSVP here |
| Mon 7/7 | 9.00am | Bunnaloo | Bunnaloo Hall | RSVP here |
| Mon 7/7 | 2.00pm | Moulamein | Moulamein Bowling Club | RSVP here |
| Tues 8/7 | 9:30am | Wakool | Wakool Services Club | RSVP here |
| Wed 9/7 | 9.00am | Finley | Murray Irrigation Board Room | RSVP here |
| Wed 9/7 | 2:00pm | Blighty | Blighty Pub | RSVP here |
| Mon 14/7 | 9:30am | Noorong | Noorong Community Centre | RSVP here |
| Tues 15/7 | 9.00am | Jerilderie | Jerilderie Sports Club | RSVP here |
| Tues 15/7 | 2.00pm | Logie Brae | Central Coree Community Centre | RSVP here |
| Wed 16/7 | 9:30am | Pretty Pine | Pretty Pine Community Hall | RSVP here |
| Wed 23/7 | 9:30am | Berrigan | Royal Hotel | RSVP here |
Further information on Murray Irrigation's July Shareholder Meetings can be found on our company website below.
Operational Update
2025 End of season trading - Key dates
- Monday 23 June, 5.00pm - Water Exchange (WEX) – NOW CLOSED.
- Tuesday 24 June, 5.00pm - External transfers to / from Murray Irrigation close.
- Wednesday 25 June, 5.00pm - Internal transfers to / from Murray Irrigation landholdings close.
- Wednesday 25 June, 5.00pm - Customer Portal access closes.
- Tuesday 1 July, 7.00am - Water Exchange (WEX) and Customer Portal re-open.
Barmah Choke Trade - 1 July 2025
Murray Irrigation will accept applications on WaterNSW Barmah Choke trade forms from 9.00am Tuesday 1 July to 12.00 noon Wednesday 2 July 2025, to enable processing and submission to WaterNSW.
WaterNSW advises it will be accepting Barmah Choke trade applications during a submission window from 7.00am to 2.00pm Wednesday 2 July 2025.
Eligible applications submitted for the Barmah Choke trade opportunity will be processed by WaterNSW from Thursday 3 July, as per the new protocol.
Please review the protocol, the NSW Temporary Trade Procedure, Frequently Asked Questions and direct any questions to the WaterNSW Water Trade team at Water.Trade@waternsw.com.au or by calling 1300 662 077.
More information from WaterNSW is available here and from the MDBA here.
For more information on your water allocation account, carryover rules and Barmah Choke Trade, read Murray Irrigation's end of season update below.
Talking Water data 24/06/2025
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
Wakool Shareholder Barbecue - Thursday
A final reminder about this Thursday's Shareholder Barbecue at Wakool.
Shareholders are invited to come along for a casual catch up with Board Directors and staff members.
Date: Thursday 26 June
Time: 1.00pm
Location: Murray Irrigation's Wakool Depot, Dampier Street Wakool
For catering purposes, please RSVP via the button below.
Member Director nominees info session - RSVPs due this Friday
As communicated in last Friday's Shareholder Update, the nomination period for eligible shareholders interested in seeking election for two upcoming Member Director vacancies on the Murray Irrigation Board opens next Tuesday 1 July 2025.
To assist potential Member Director nominees understand what the process involves, Murray Irrigation is hosting an information session next Monday 30 June 2025 from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
Participants are invited to attend either in person or online.
The session will cover:
- The roles and responsibilities of a Director
- Governance, compliance and key legislation
- Murray Irrigation Board information
- The election nomination process.
RSVPs are essential and can be sent to companysecretary@murrayirrigation.com.au by no later than 3.00pm this Friday 27 June 2025.
For further information, please contact the Company Secretary department via T: 1300 138 265 or visit the company website below.
Final call for sponsorship applications
Applications for Murray Irrigation's 2025 Community and Education Sponsorship Programs close this Sunday 29 June.
So if you know of a local school or community group who may be looking for funding to get their project off the ground, please share this information with them.
Applications can be downloaded from our company webpage below.
Murray Irrigation's annual sponsorship activities are made possible through the support of our customers.
Industry News
West Berriquin Landholders Association AGM
The West Berriquin Landholders Association is hosting its Annual General Meeting next Tuesday 1 July.
Member for Murray, Helen Dalton, will be guest speaker.
The meeting will be held at the Deni Ute Muster HQ, Conargo Road, commencing at 6.00pm.
GRDC online Farm Business Update - Financial Management 101
Join Rupert Cuming of Planfarm Advisory online this Thursday 26 June for GRDC's latest Farm Business Update, Financial Management 101.
This session is for those who are starting out in management, or looking to gain additional insights on industry benchmarks to set their own performance parameters.
Rupert will draw on 13 years' experience in the finance industry to highlight the key decision areas that drive profit. He will also outline how to maintain a line of sight to break even and provide tips to simple budget processes that can be updated as the season evolves.
Date: Thursday 26 June
Time: 1.00pm
