Talking Water - Tuesday 25 November 2025
This week's contents
IPART water pricing review
- Murray Irrigation final submission
Operations
- Summer Operations update
- Talking Water Data
Business
- Murray Irrigation 2025 AGM
Industry
- GRDC Online Grains Research Update - Profitable and effective grazing of crops
- Riverina roadshow - Hay
IPART water pricing review submission
Murray Irrigation has now finalised and submitted our response to IPART's Discussion Paper on WaterNSW's regional and rural bulk water charges from 1 July 2026.
In our submission, we argue:
- Under modern water management arrangements for the Murray, no single water-user group is driving or causing the bulk of WaterNSW's service provision costs.
- There is now significant non-irrigation use of water and WaterNSW assets, and this use should not be paid for by irrigators.
- As such, we support IPART undertaking a comprehensive review that better clarifies who should pay for WaterNSW's services, and in what proportions.
- While this work is underway, WaterNSW charges should be capped at CPI, from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028.
We also encourage IPART to continue engaging with key stakeholders ahead of the release of its draft pricing determination in March 2026.
Click the button below to read Murray Irrigation's submission in full.
Submissions on IPART's Discussion Paper have now closed.
Operational Update
Summer Operations update
Murray Irrigation released to customers an Operational Update yesterday (Monday 24 November) regarding our Summer Operations.
This communication provides information on channel levels over the summer, based on low general security allocations and reduced summer crop order data.
You can read this Operational Update in full below.
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 AGM this Thursday
A final reminder that Murray Irrigation's 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place this Thursday 27 November.
Thank you to shareholders who have already cast their votes during the Pre-AGM direct voting period, which is now closed as of 10.00am today.
Shareholders who are yet to vote can do so in person or online during Thursday's meeting.
Place:
Deniliquin RSL Club, 72 End Street; or
Online at: https://meetings.openbriefing.com/MILUAGM25
Time:
10.00am (NSW time). Registrations open at 9.30am.
Note: If attending the meeting in person, we ask shareholders to please bring your voting number with you. This number can be located on the letter, email or Voting/Proxy form you would have received in your AGM pack.
All relevant information regarding the AGM, including the Notice of Meeting, Murray Irrigation's 2025 Annual Report and instructions on how to attend and vote, can be found on our webpage below.
AGM online support
If you need any assistance with registering or using the online AGM platform during the meeting, please call the MUFG Corporate Markets Virtual Meeting Support Line on 1800 990 363. Information is also available in the Virtual Meeting Online Guide on our AGM website.
AGM enquiries
If shareholders have any questions, please contact the Company Secretary Team on:
T. 1300 138 265
E. companysecretary@murrayirrigation.com.au
Industry News
Grains Research Update - Profitable & effective grazing of crops
Grazing and harvesting dual-purpose crops is being continuously tuned to ensure profitable and productive outcomes.
This online GRDC event will provide the latest tips from research and on-farm experiences perfecting this practice, and help you understand where it best fits in your farming system.
Plan ahead for 2026, so you are ready to sow at the best opportunity.
Date: Wednesday 26 November
Time: 1.00pm -1.45pm
Cost: Free
Riverina roadshow - Hay
Join local landholders, advisors, service providers, and community groups for breakfast, networking, insights, and practical support.
Hosted by Riverina Local Land Services, this event will explore the latest livestock and feedlot research, methane reduction opportunities, and practical ways to strengthen your farming operation.
Date: Friday 5 December
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Location: Waradgery Club, 136 Pine Street, Hay
Session highlights include:
Better bedding, healthier cattle, stronger finish, what the latest feedlot research reveals:
- Professor Jane Quinn, Veterinary Physiology, Charles Sturt University.
- Millie Ager, PhD Student, Charles Sturt University.
Low methane livestock and forage options:
- Edward Clayton, Livestock Research Officer, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
All landholders who register will receive a complimentary A3 property map of their farm.
Click below for more details.
