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Griffith irrigator Dean Salvestro fined over $156,000 in NSW Land and Environment Court over water offences

Riverina irrigator Dean Salvestro has pleaded guilty to five charges. (ABC Rural: Laurissa Smith)

Riverina irrigator Dean Troy Salvestro has been convicted and fined $156,250 for water offences relating to the over-extraction of water.

The market value of the water extracted unlawfully was "substantial", with the regulator estimating it to be more than $1.1 million.

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