The Macquarie River at Willie Retreat

Look at the mighty Macquarie at Dubbo then look at it here just 220km north near the Gibson Way. Granted at this stage the water has spread out over several channels and creeks. However, at this stage the river would normally be running a banker spreading out over the flood plain nurturing the marshes. Of course, agriculture is vital, but do we need water hungry non-food agriculture? What is more important, to eat or comfortable underpants?

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