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‘Unfathomable’: millions of dead fish blanket river near Menindee in latest mass kill

Authorities blame low oxygen levels made worse by receding flood waters as locals say latest event much more severe than previously

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2023

Millions of native fish wash up dead in outback NSW

Enormous clusters of dead fish have been found at Menindee's main weir on the Darling-Baaka River, the latest in a string of mass kills.

The New Daily · Mar 17, 2023

Government investigates after another massive fish kill at Menindee, in NSW's far west

The Department of Primary Industries sends investigators to Menindee, in far west NSW, after hundreds of thousands of dead fish are found in the Darling River.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2023

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

A plan to drastically change current water management practices in the Darling River has been launched by the NSW Greens, with the aim to oust the National party from water management portfolios.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023

Menindee resident Karen Page starts the slow road to recovery following major flood event

As the far west NSW town of Menindee begins to recover in the aftermath of a major flood event, one local resident has returned home after almost two months to see the extent of the damage.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Menindee Lakes water saving project lacked transparency, ignored scientific evidence, study finds

A paper published in an international science journal criticises the government's lack of transparency and community consultation over the Menindee Lakes project unveiled in 2018.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2023

Water gauges to be installed upstream from Menindee Lakes after Darling River flooding

Installation begins at five sites in the northern Murray-Darling Basin, with authorities believing unmeasured water is in part responsible for a failure to predict the large flows into Menindee Lakes this summer.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

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New Murray Valley encephalitis detection prompts NSW Health warning about mosquitoes

People are advised to prevent any mosquito bites as the rare but potentially fatal Murray Valley encephalitis is detected in the town of Menindee, where a flood emergency is underway.

ABC News · Jan 11, 2023

Premier visits flooded western NSW towns

Premier Dominic Perrottet has visited towns in the NSW's far west ahead of an expected flood peak higher than the previous 50-year-old record.

AAP · Jan 7, 2023

Menindee residents on flood alert as Darling River continues to rise threatening more homes

Residents in far western NSW face an uncertain couple of days as the swollen Darling River continues to rise and threatens more properties and homes.

ABC News · Jan 1, 2023

Evacuated outback town faces record floods

Floodwaters in the far western NSW town of Menindee are expected to break records after residents were forced to evacuate.

AAP · Jan 1, 2023

NSW township bracing for record flood peak

Residents of the far west NSW township of Menindee may yet to be hit with record levels of flooding as large volumes of dam water are released.

AAP · Dec 29, 2022

NSW issues flood warning for Menindee

A flood emergency warning has been issued for Menindee township in NSW's far west as the Darling River rises swiftly, with residents urged to evacuate.

AAP · Dec 29, 2022

SES issues evacuation order for Menindee residents as peak Darling River floodwaters near

The New South Wales service is directing people in Menindee to evacuate before 10am today, with the Darling River expected to peak at 10.7 metres Saturday morning.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2022

Birds are back, crops are growing – but is the Murray Darling Basin plan working?

It is 10 years since the $13bn scheme was launched to restore the 1,500km system, and with it comes intensive debate about whether it is on track

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

Baby echidna saved from floodwaters in Menindee, outback NSW

The puggle, named Kevin after its rescuer, is in the care of specialist carers in Dubbo after an eagle-eyed National Parks officer spotted the animal floating in water.

ABC News · Nov 5, 2022

Menindee residents in far west NSW say drop-in session on flooding 'waste of time'

Outback residents of this town say a drop-in information session has left them "scratching their heads". But authorities say they are doing the best they can.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

NSW State Emergency Service issues prepare-to-evacuate order for parts of Menindee

In a dramatic contrast to the fish kills of 2018-19, the SES has given residents in Menindee a prepare-to-evacuate order due to flooding, but some locals say they have received mixed messages from authorities.

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The Conversation · Oct 24, 2022

Excessive water extractions, not climate change, are most to blame for the Darling River drying

You may recall when, at the height of summer in 2019, more than a million fish floated to the surface of the Darling River’s Menindee Lakes. Iconic Murray cod and silver perch were among the dead.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Murray-Darling Basin Plan for Menindee Lakes receives a 'no' from NSW Water Minister

Water stakeholders in South Australia say they will stand their ground to ensure water for the environment is delivered in full, as NSW Water Minister Kevin Anderson sparks debate with comments on radio.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022

Thousands of dead fish discovered at Menindee Lakes

With the major "fish kills" of 2019 still fresh in mind, the event has locals on edge — but officials say there is another explanation.

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