Independent Member for Murray Helen Dalton has secured $2 million for Motor Neurone Disease research from the Minns Government, after tirelessly campaigning on the issue for many years.

“The people of Murray continue to live under constant threat of MND, most likely caused by blue green algae in our lakes and rivers,” Mrs Dalton said.

“For too long, governments have ignored this shocking health problem, so I am glad the Minns Government has chosen to listen to the people whose lives are been affected by the threat of MND.”

Independent Member for Murray, Helen Dalton (above) has responded to The Riverine Grazier’s story last week regarding reports of a fuel spill at a district property.

“The allegations are incredibly serious and must not be swept under the carpet,” Mrs Dalton said.

"We cannot have a situation where foreign-owned agricultural enterprises act as if Australian laws do not apply to them.”

Reports have emerged that 11,800 litres of diesel fuel spilled at Gundaline Station, east of Hay, and was drained into a main irrigation channel. Management company Customised Farm Management (CFM) denied the report, which was delivered to The Riverine Grazier, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), SafeWork NSW and NSW Fisheries.

Massive crowds gathered at three simultaneous rallies in Deniliquin, Griffith and Leeton last week.

The protests against water buybacks to reach Murray Darling Basin Plan targets was a National Farmers’ Federation initiative, supported by the Speak Up Campaign.

The rally included trucks, tractors and farm equipment, driven to each gathering by angry farmers and irrigators.

Member for Murray, Helen Dalton will continue to represent her electorate as an independent, following her resignation from the Shooters Fishers and Farmers (SFF) Party.