Councils get funding to lead climate resilience efforts miragenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miragenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Walgett s drought-proof garden is set to tackle town s food security issues
TueTuesday 15
updated
TueTuesday 15
Excitement in the Walgett community as the new water-efficient garden is launched.
(
Share
Print text only
Cancel
It is hoped a drought-proof garden will help the rural New South Wales town of Walgett overcome significant food security issues.
Key points:
In the last seven years Walgett has struggled through drought, COVID and its only supermarket has burnt down twice
The town has struggled through food and water security issues which could have significant health implications
A water-efficient garden has been established to provide fruit and vegetables to the local community, even in hot, dry conditions