Bore water allocation reductions a concern at Wowan

Sally Gall
Updated July 29 2021 - 6:15pm, first published 6:00pm
Steven Raine, Idlewood, Wowan is one of many growers left high and dry by a government decision to cut groundwater allocations to the area. Photos: Tania Raine
Steven Raine, Idlewood, Wowan is one of many growers left high and dry by a government decision to cut groundwater allocations to the area. Photos: Tania Raine

Cherry picking monitoring bores and lip service consultation are among the concerns farmers in the Wowan and Dululu region say they have been battling as they face ground water allocation reductions that could put some out of business.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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