
The Darling River as seen on the property of Rachel Strachan, located at Tulney Point, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Rachel Strachan sits beside the Darling River on her property at Tulney Point, NSW.

Sheep are seen from the kitchen window of Rachel Strachan's house, located at Tulney Point, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Rachel Strachan walking along side the Darling River on her property at Tulney Point, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Owner of the Port Pittstop Val Kitson, in Pooncarie, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Pastoralist Trevor Smith pictured at Pooncarie weir along the Darling River, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Josh sheard owner of the Pooncarie Hotel, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Pastoralist Trevor Smith pictured at Pooncarie weir along the Darling River, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

A bus painted by locals which speaks about the government mismanagement of the Darling River, in Menindee, NSW . Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

A sunset over Menindee Lakes, NSW which is currently over 70% full. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Geoff Looney, former Menindee tour guide, now avid birdwatcher and photographer at his home in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Water continues to flow into Menindee Lakes, NSW which is currently over 70% full. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stand beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Forgotten River: An Outback Tragedy. Brendan Cullin riding a dirt bike at Kars Station, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Remains of a dead animal on the outskirts of Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos - THE CANBERRA TIMES, ACM

Farmer Terry Smith pictured at his property Scarsdale Station in NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Sheep being mustered by Terry Smith pictured at his property Scarsdale Station in NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Sheep being mustered by Terry Smith pictured at his property Scarsdale Station in NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Sheep being mustered by Terry Smith pictured at his property Scarsdale Station in NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The arm of a dead kangaroo on the outskirts of Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

A mural pictured at Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Robert Clayton, and Brendon Adams of Wilcannia River Radio, stand beside the Darling River at Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

A mural showing the importance of the Darling River, pictured at Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Local kids playing at the oval in Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

On the outskirts of Wilcannia, NSW, a quirky sign is seen that reads "Bondi Beach". Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Black cowns line the road outside Trevallyn station, Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Jack and Will Ashby on their parents farm at Trevallyn station, Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Will Ashby pictured at his parents property, Trevallyn station, Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure back from a flight on his property, Tilpa, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Farm hands at the workshop fixing a tyre, Kallara Station, Tilpa, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos


Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure pictured inside his workshop, Tilpa, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

A dead goat pictured at Kallara Station, Tilpa, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Toorale National Park, & State Conservation Area, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Forgotten River: An Outback Tragedy. an Emu family pictured during our travels, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Locals gather for drinks at the Tilpa Hotel, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Locals gather for drinks at the Tilpa Hotel, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Locals gather for drinks at the Tilpa Hotel, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Locals gather for drinks at the Tilpa Hotel, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos