History & Culture
A bit of everything
Mildura, on the banks of the mighty Murray River, is in the middle of nowhere and the centre of everywhere.
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History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: Large scale irrigation begins
1887: The Murray River’s resources are tapped.
History & Culture
A Dreaming Story: Ponde and Murray
The Murray cod is central to the Dreaming of South Australia’s Riverland, but sadly today is seldom seen. We investigate.
Travel
Take a walk on the wild side of Australia
Go a rambling across the country with these wild and wonderful travel experiences.
Why paddling the Murray River is an adventure for everyone: Sarah Davis
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Wildlife
How an endangered species is clogging our pipes
We may need to consider renaming the Hanley’s river snail to the Hanley’s pipe snail, given the endangered species has survived by taking up residence in an inconvenient man-made habitat.
Adventure
Paddling the Murray River, Victoria
Bill Robinson has paddled the length of the Murray and completed 22 Murray Marathons. When floods revitalised the river he decided to explore his favourite part – the beautiful, forest-lined stretch from Tocumwal to Barmah.
History & Culture
Australia’s transport heritage
The rusting rail bridges spanning the mighty Murray recall the vigour of a boom era long past.
Science & Environment
Gallery: Working on the Murray River
While the world watches and governments and scientists argue about salinity and water resources, families living at the mouth of the Murray River are working to find their own solutions.