Pooncarie Weir extension stops fish breeding, says activist

THERE are fears native fish are “being held for ransom” at Pooncarie, with a heightened weir blocking passage upstream in the Darling River. The weir extension was installed during the drought and before flows down the lower Darling River this year. However, the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has been investigating since April whether the […]

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  • First total fire ban declared

    First total fire ban declared

    THE first total Fire Ban for 2025-26 fire season has been declared in the Mallee. The Country Fire Authority issued the ban for Thursday 16…