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"At the desert oasis of Bitter Springs, tourists float lazily through water so
clear it reflects the piercing blue sky.
Ringed by a rare palm forest, this spring, near the town of Mataranka, is a
must for those on a road trip between Darwin and Alice Springs.
The springs are ringed by a rare palm forest.
The springs are a popular swimming destination.
But there are fears these thermal pools and the nearby Roper River, famous for
barramundi fishing, are under threat.
Water levels are dropping. And if it dries up further this oasis may not
survive a bushfire.
These rivers are the lifeblood of the Northern Territory, fed by springs and an
ancient network of groundwater.
It’s water the NT government is giving away for free."
The days of government-supported colonialist theft are regrettably not yet
behind us.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
