Dying Darling legacy for future generations

(Climate change will have many impacts and probably the most noticeable will be a shortage of water. Those living along the Darling River have watched their river dying and recently demonstrated to illustrate their concerns).

Wilcania protestors make their point
 about what they see as
the mismanagement of the Darling River.

Australia’s third longest river, the Darling River, has been suffering from low flow for many years. Wilcannia residents say the river system has been mismanaged and problems will affect future generations.

Led by the local Barkindji people, approximately 100 protestors blockaded the Barrier Highway, which crosses the river, at the weekend, to highlight their concerns

See The Guardian pictures - “Darling river: Wilcannia residents highlight 'disaster for our children'.”

A new 'big; Australian landmark takes shape near Broken Hill

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ust off the Barrier Highway, a new "big" Australian landmark is on the cusp of completion with the installation of the final solar panel at the Broken Hill Solar Plant.

ARENA, AGL and First Solar today joined NSW Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy, the Hon Anthony Roberts MP and NSW Minister for Environment and Heritage, the Hon Mark Speakman on site to see the last of 677,760 solar panels installed.

Acting ARENA CEO Ian Kay congratulated AGL and First Solar on the milestone.

“There is a real sense of momentum driving large-scale solar in Australia today. The Broken Hill and Nyngan solar plants are already supplying power to Australian homes and we now have $350 million available through ARENA and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, which will further accelerate growth in the sector,” Mr Kay said.

Read the ARENA story - “Another giant step for large-scale solar at Broken Hill”.