New South Wales government criticized as Murray-Darling restoration funding gets denied
The New South Wales government faces criticism over a stalled plan to restore river flows in the Murray-Darling Basin after a $360 million federal funding request was rejected. Grazier Stuart Le Lievre warns that without significant action, communities will face severe water shortages and further mass fish deaths by next summer. Experts stress immediate intervention is critical.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 15:20 UTC
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