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Rescued turtles return home after NSW government cut flows to wetland

The Guardian World Monday 12 October 2026, 14:00 UTC By Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent 1 min read
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Environmental water to the area was halted after a complaint from a private landholder, leading to the deaths of wildlife and sheepGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFreshwater turtles rescued from a dried-up water hole in western New South Wales after the state government cut environmental water to the area are being returned home. Late last month, 10 broad-shelled turtles and three Murray River turtles were released back into the Gingham water hole in the state’s...

Environmental water to the area was halted after a complaint from a private landholder, leading to the deaths of wildlife and sheep

Freshwater turtles rescued from a dried-up water hole in western New South Wales after the state government cut environmental water to the area are being returned home.

Late last month, 10 broad-shelled turtles and three Murray River turtles were released back into the Gingham water hole in the state’s Gwydir region.

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