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Rural communities prepare for the risk of more fish deaths

Drought in NSW

Local New South Wales fisherman Graeme McCrabb Source: SBS

Rural New South Wales communities are bracing themselves for another ecological disaster, despite efforts to save local fish populations.


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By Aneeta Bhole

Presented by Annalyn Violata

Source: SBS



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Rural New South Wales communities are bracing themselves for another ecological disaster, despite efforts to save local fish populations.


More than a million fish died in the Darling River at Menindee between last December and January. Locals say they’re desperate for a better water management plan.


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