It's a disaster of MDBA mismanagement, say Menindee locals

By Daniel Pedersen
Updated January 17 2019 - 5:25pm, first published January 9 2019 - 7:00am
Dead Murray cod are tossed in the back of a ute, victims of a massive fish kill at Menindee Lakes. The Department of Primary Industries has its own specimens, which it is studying to learn more about the species.
Dead Murray cod are tossed in the back of a ute, victims of a massive fish kill at Menindee Lakes. The Department of Primary Industries has its own specimens, which it is studying to learn more about the species.

A MASSIVE fish kill that began on Sunday morning, peaked on Monday and continued into Tuesday at Menindee Lakes has resulted in local fury directed at the federal and state coalition governments and demands for a Royal Commission.

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