The Darling River is again flowing after four years of drought, bringing life and hope to outback NSW. The Menindee Lakes, which form part of the Darling.
Australian-first research by Monash University discredits the theory that rivers and underground water supplies eventually replenish following droughts or floods. Following the Australian Millennium Drought, one-third of Victoria s water catchments still had not recovered from drought nearly eight years later.
For those water catchments not recovered, roughly 80 per cent showed no evidence of recovering anytime soon.
Gardiners Common Spring - Thomas Gardiner s descendants The event sees up to 49 wells and spouts creatively decorated in the theme of the planets and stars. The annual event celebrates the importance of Malvern’s springs from the ancient pagan traditions to the Victorian Water Cure. It is brought to the town by the Malvern Spas Association with local businesses and community groups taking part. Visitors can view the wonderful creations by purchasing a map from the Malvern Tourist Information Centre for £1 and setting off across the hills on foot, by bicycle or on a self-drive tour. Every year, the number of springs, wells, fountains and troughs grows.