Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen lobbys minister to build new 450 gigalitre dam on Pages River

Matthew Kelly
Updated October 14 2019 - 9:10pm, first published 7:00pm
Bone dry: The Pages River
Bone dry: The Pages River

Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen is lobbying to build a new dam as part of a plan to drought-proof the region for generations to come.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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