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NSW Greens lash out at Nationals over 'grossly mismanaged' water portfolios in new campaign

The Darling River downstream of Menindee ran dry for years after the July 2016 drought. (ABC News: Isabel Dayman)

The creation of a new government department overseeing water management, and securing First Nations' rights to water are among some of the top priorities of the NSW Greens' latest pledge ahead of the state election on March 25.

The Save the Darling-Baaka River plan intends to shake up water management practices currently employed by the state government.

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