The Barwon River at Walgett peaked at 11.74 metres around 05:00 am Saturday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 11.64 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level (10.50 m).

The river restarted supplying drinking water to about 7,000 people in the Walgett Shire last year after the NSW government spent nearly $1.5 million to upgrade the water treatment plant to filter ...