An Australian freshwater Murray cod has surprised scientists by swimming a marathon 530 miles along a major river system, believed to be a record for the species. The fish, named Arnie after Australia ...

At up to 1.8 metres in length and weighing more than 50 kilograms, the Murray cod is the apex predator of Australia's inland waterways. An adult "pondi" (its Ngarrindjeri name) cruises the country's ...

In this edited book extract, Paul Humphries describes how a proposal to feed hungry miners on Victoria’s goldfields led to a Murray cod fishery – and the collapse of cod populations, the effects of ...

Perfect as an easy weeknight meal for two. Here, the Murray cod fillets are pan-fried until the skin is irresistibly crisp, then paired with a vibrant purée of sweet peas, broad beans and artichokes.