This drainage basin is the largest drainage basin in Australia. It rises in the great dwindling range and flows south westwards. It's headwater are found in Mt. Koseiusko, the largest mountain in Australia. The river is vital for agriculture since the interior of the country is very arid.
Sustainable development is essential as human use is balanced against natural needs.
The Murray River starts in the Australian Alps Mountains. Wetlands Many marshland areas exist near the river. These help to maintain bird species and bio diversity. Cattle sheep and wheat Cattle sheep and wheat represent the main forms of agriculture within the basin. Therefore, the biggest use of the river is for irrigation.