Having a voice: People lined the streets of Wyndham and High street as tractors, trucks, and cars drove past, protesting the proposed amendments to the water bill.
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Murray Silby
A convoy of trucks and tractors has made its way through Shepparton’s CBD protesting Federal Government legislation due to be debated in Parliament this week.
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The protestors, led by City of Greater Shepparton Mayor, Cr Shane Sali, say the bill will lead to irrigation water buybacks, which they argue, will devastate the local economy.
More than 50 tractors, trucks and equipment made their way to the SPC facility down Wyndham St and onto High St in Shepparton where speakers voiced their opposition to the legislation.
The massive rally brought the CBD to a halt with retailers and shoppers waving and shouting their support.
Speaking up: National Member for Shepparton Kim O’Keeffe was there showing her support at the protest.
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Geoff Adams
A voice for farmers: The Bertoli machinery crew preparing for this morning’s water protest by placing signs on their machinery.
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Geoff Adams
Driving for a cause: Tractors, trucks and various farming equipment made their way down Wyndham and High Street.
Photo by
Geoff Adams
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