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Water flows to parched New South Wales wetlands are a step closer to resuming after legislation passed the state parliament's upper house. The Water Minister described the drying in the Gwydir region as 'devastating'.

Water Flow Resumption Nears for NSW Wetlands

Water flows to parched New South Wales wetlands, where an urgent rescue mission to save dying wildlife unfolded, are a step closer to resuming. This comes after relevant legislation passed the state parliament’s upper house. The move aims to restore environmental flows in the internationally significant Gwydir region and protect its struggling wildlife.

Water Minister Highlights 'Devastating' Environmental Impact

Water Minister Rose Jackson told parliament on Thursday night that the impact of a halt to environmental flows in the Gwydir region had been 'devastating'. She introduced legislative amendments which she stated would allow flows to resume. This emphasizes the critical need for intervention to mitigate the severe environmental consequences of the drought in the area.

*Source: The Guardian World (2026-05-08)*

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