Water tensions rise

In response, a water rally was held in Cobram on February 5, with a papier-maché model of the minister ‘touring’ the Murray River.

Southern Connected Basin Communities executive officer Sophie Baldwin said Mr Pitt has not made a visit in the 12 months since he was appointed to the position.

‘‘We’d love to show him some country hospitality and point out some parts of the river which are crucial to the plan,’’ she said.