Of Billabongs and Broken Dreams

Tales of the Murray River

by Alastair Wood

Published by Author, 2008, [First Edition], ISBN 9780977520831, colour and black and white photographs, paperback

Near Fine Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, previous owners’ inscription on title page, uncreased spine, (see photographs)

“The River Murray is one of Australia’s greatest natural assets.  It is the main artery in a basin that produces half of the country’s fruit, vegetables and wine, and indirectly supports two million people.
But it is a finite resource, and decades of rampant water use have exhausted its capacity to meet our demands.
Forecasters tell us that drier weather will reduce flows even further, to a level where irrigation and other water-based industries will be compromised.
Just as we must adapt to a changing environment, so must the riverine flora and fauna.  The ecosystem is on the brink of a new era, symbolised by the close of the river mouth.”