The basin crisis: It’s decision time on water carting

WENTWORTH Shire Council will ­receive up to $70,000 of NSW Government financial assistance towards the cost of water cartage to drought-stricken properties near Pooncarie and the lower Darling.  The money will help pay for water cartage until June 30 or until normal water supply is restored.  The council began carting water to residents who are […]