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WaterNSW criticised for ‘appalling’ decision after hundreds of turtles left to die in wetlands

River ecologist says ‘classic bureaucratic tangle’ led to government agency stopping flows to Gwydir wetlands region in March Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free…

1 report1 sourceApr 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
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The GuardianApr 20, 2026, 3:00 PM

WaterNSW criticised for ‘appalling’ decision after hundreds of turtles left to die in wetlands

River ecologist says ‘classic bureaucratic tangle’ led to government agency stopping flows to Gwydir wetlands region in March Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A leading scientist has criticised an “appalling” New South Wales government agency decision to stop water flowing to wetlands in the state’s north-west, saying it was “absolutely crazy” that researchers had to scramble to save animals buried in drying mud. Guardian Australia reported on Saturday that turtles, waterbirds, frogs and sheep had died after WaterNSW abruptly stopped flows to the Gwydir wetlands region near Moree in March. Continue reading...

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