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Scientist says Curdies River fish kill could have been avoided following years of deterioration

Ben Silvester
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Updated April 7 2022 - 6:55pm, first published 4:15pm
FETID WATER: Heytesbury District Landcare Network Coordinator Geoff Rollinson at the Curdies River boat ramp near Peterborough. Picture: Anthony Brady
FETID WATER: Heytesbury District Landcare Network Coordinator Geoff Rollinson at the Curdies River boat ramp near Peterborough. Picture: Anthony Brady

Peterborough locals were shocked to see footage of thousands of dead fish in the Curdies River, but those who have followed the long-term health of the river weren't surprised.

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Ben Silvester

Ben Silvester

Victorian state correspondent

Correspondent covering key issues across regional Victoria, based in Melbourne.

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Jessica Greenan

Journalist

Journalist at The Warrnambool Standard covering both Moyne Shire and Corangamite Shire Council. Sometimes court. Special interest in all things environment.

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