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Julie Bates shares an insight into her role with The Murray River, Lakes and Coorong Tourism Alliance
It's a hard task condensing the mammoth work of the region's former tourism stalwart Julie Bates who recently resigned from her post with the Murray River, Lakes and Coorong (MRLC) Tourism Alliance - but here goes. Julie could be best described as a swift and energetic operator, especially when working...
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Rare wildlife spotted in SA following River Murray high flows
Wildlife is flourishing in floodplains along South Australia's River Murray following a natural high flow event last year and environmental watering. Flows into South Australia peaked at a 23-year high of 97 gigalitres in 2016, compared with a normal flow range of up to 40 gigalitres. Locations such as Chowilla,...
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High flows improve vital signs of life for River Murray
The River Murray has been returned to its best health in more than a decade following high flows that are proving a boon for flora and fauna, including trees, invertebrates, insects, fish, frogs and waterbirds. Nationally, this year was Australia’s second-wettest winter on record, with rainfall 82 per cent above...
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Competition Winner
Congratulations to our Winner Tracey Cornwell! Tracey hs won our major prize of an all expenses paid trip aboard the MV Proud Mary for two people. We had a fantastic response with this competition with over 4500 entries. Tracey's name was randomly selected as our prize winner and will now...
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Murray river long-distance swimmer claims record
After pre-swim training in Mullumbimby, Hunter Helmick has claimed a world record as the first American to swim 2,412 kilometres of the Murray River. Hunter left Corryong, Victoria, on November 5 with his father Eric swimming at his side and brother Tuck as boat captain. The father-son team undertook the...
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Murray River to now supply Broken Hills in $500m project
Water from the Murray River will be pumped all the way to Broken Hill as part of a $500 million investment to provide a “safe and secure water supply” for the outback town, the Baird government said. A 270-kilometre pipeline will account for the bulk of the funding.The government considered...
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Excellent Customer Service Awarded By Trip Advisor
We’re thrilled to announce that Proud Mary Day Cruise has been selected for the 2016 Certificate of Excellence, reflecting the consistently great reviews on TripAdvisor.
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Sunday Mail Article – Best way to see Murray in winter
The River Murray puts on a special winter show now that summer tourist numbers and the buzz of ski boats and surf skis have slowed. It means people travelling the river can soak up a high sensory, spectacular side of Australia’s most famous waterway during winter cruises aboard the ledendary...