Lal Lal Falls runs dry as upstream 'greed' sees water vanish
Lal Lal Falls, a sacred Indigenous site in Victoria, ran dry due to upstream water extraction by the owners of Lal Lal Estate. Koby Phillips, a member of the Wadawurrung people, criticized the 'greed' of agricultural practices causing ecological harm. Advocates report the estate has applied to extract 250 megalitres of water, worsening the environmental impact.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 21:01 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 21:10 UTC
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