NSW: Water for drought-stricken farmers a focus for Keneally

AAP General News (Australia)
12-04-2009
NSW: Water for drought-stricken farmers a focus for Keneally

New New South Wales Premier KRISTINA KENEALLY says she will focus on ensuring drought-stricken
farmers have enough water .. but it will require a joint approach with the federal government.

Ms KENEALLY .. who was elected by the Labor caucus as their new leader last night ..

has told Macquarie Radio she's been struck by the challenges rural communities faced.

She says the first thing they need to do is ensure the states rural towns and regional
communities have the confidence that they will have the water they need.

AAP RTV bzs/wjf/sw

KEYWORD: DROUGHT NSW KENEALLY (SYDNEY)

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