Public consultation on $1 million Fitzroy River management plan closes today
Public consultation on the $1 million Fitzroy River management plan closed today, aimed at balancing environmental and agricultural interests. The plan limits groundwater use to 75.5 gigalitres annually, with significant opposition from traditional owners and environmentalists regarding additional water extraction. The Fitzroy River, crucial for local Aboriginal communities and the economy, stretches over 700 kilometres to the Indian Ocean.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 22:06 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 22:10 UTC
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