Federal government announces strategic acquisition of over 28GL in Lower Balonne catchment

Sally Gall
Updated August 16 2017 - 3:50pm, first published August 15 2017 - 6:25pm
Condamine-Balonne water buyback relief
Condamine-Balonne water buyback relief

The announcement on Tuesday afternoon of the strategic purchase of more than 28GL from the lower reach of the Queensland section of the Condamine-Balonne catchment has been described as protecting small family farms and communities.

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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