Tamworth rain helps drought ease, but dam levels are still too low to drop restrictions

Andrew Messenger
Updated April 12 2020 - 5:08pm, first published 3:00pm
DROUGHT EASING: Chaffey Dam is still relatively low, at just 14.1 per cent full. But according to DPI the region's drought is easing. Photo: Peter Hardin 050916PHC028
DROUGHT EASING: Chaffey Dam is still relatively low, at just 14.1 per cent full. But according to DPI the region's drought is easing. Photo: Peter Hardin 050916PHC028

Another wet weekend has helped refill Tamworth's spirits as last year's severe drought conditions slowly ease, according to the Department of Primary Industries.

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Andrew Messenger

Andrew Messenger

Northern Daily Leader journalist

Politics, environment and energy journalist at the Northern Daily Leader. I also write about health, bushfires and occasionally music. I'm a Brisbane boy by way of Charleville and Hobart who now lives in in beautiful New England. Get me at andrew.messenger@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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