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10 November, 2026

Push for Greater Water Security Across Wimmera-Mallee Lakes

Recent rainfall has brought a welcome relief to Wimmera-Mallee Lakes, but community leaders warn long-term water security remains uncertain.

By Natalie Heslop

Long-term figures presented by GWM Water highlighted the challenges facing the system. Average annual inflows have fallen from a historical average of 198 gigalitres to 149 GL between 1975 and 2026, and to just 89 GL since 1997.
Long-term figures presented by GWM Water highlighted the challenges facing the system. Average annual inflows have fallen from a historical average of 198 gigalitres to 149 GL between 1975 and 2026, and to just 89 GL since 1997.

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