Christmas has come and gone, and we're peering down the barrel of 2020.

I don't want to take up too much of your Sunday morning, so far as to wish you all a very happy and prosperous new year.

But I do want to thank you for your support throughout 2019, because without you we would not be able to do what we do.

We've sprouted on about this for a while now, but it's nice to know we have the ongoing support of our community.

We love what we do, and we believe that shows in our work and our commitment to you.

This year has been dominated by the debate over water - or rather the lack of it - and where to from here for so many of our towns, which are facing a very bleak future.

It should be a lesson learned for our political leaders. But I won't hold my breath, how about you?

What's next? Who knows. But one thing's for certain, there's a rough road ahead.

Let's all get together and make sure the new year holds nothing but promise and fulfilment.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Fiona Ferguson

Northern Daily Leader editor