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More declarationsAnother two WA farming areas deemed water deficient

The State Government has declared water deficiency for Kukerin, in the Shire of Dumbleyung, and Hamilton’s area, in the Shire of Kent.

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There are nine concurrent water deficiency declarations in WA, following today’s announcement.

Saleyard SolutionMPs clash over South West saleyards solution

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More declarationsAnother two WA farming areas deemed water deficient

The State Government has declared water deficiency for Kukerin, in the Shire of Dumbleyung, and Hamilton’s area, in the Shire of Kent.

Zach Relph

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