Nats back plan despite worry

NATIONAL Party MPs from far west NSW have moved to endorse the State Government’s pipeline to Broken Hill, despite concerns about the project from affected communities.Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries and newly-elected Member for Murray Austin Evans backed the long-term solution to Broken Hill’s water supply, which will cost NSW taxpayers $467 million.The route of […]

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