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2002 October 19 Archives - News Weekly

Issue 2002 October 19


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WATER: Wimmera-Mallee major water conservation project underway

Patrick J. ByrneOct 19, 20027 min read

The widespread, worsening drought that could wipe $6 billion off the incomes of already struggling farmers, has highlighted the need to drought proof Australia. The Wimmera-Mallee Sustainable Water Management Strategy has the potential to greatly assist this for a large area of Western Victoria. Pat Byrne reports.According to The Macquarie World Atlas, “While Australia can be described as the world’s driest continent, it…