# Court Halts Flood Project for Cultural Oversight | Melbourne News

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Published: 2026-07-17T04:43:59+00:00
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A Wadi Wadi traditional owner has won a landmark court battle against a floodplain restoration project in Victoria’s northwest, forcing the government to admit it failed to properly consult Aboriginal communities before approving the plan. The Supreme Court’s ruling has halted all work at the Nyah site, requiring a new cultural heritage management plan before construction can resume. This victory underscores a wider failure in Indigenous consultation across similar projects, including a second ongoing legal challenge at the Vinifera section. Traditional owner Vince Kirby hopes the ruling will set a precedent to protect sacred sites and ensure Indigenous voices are heard without needing court intervention. Environmental Justice Australia criticized the delay, calling it frustrating that legal action was needed to enforce existing laws. The government has pledged to review the situation and deepen consultation with traditional owners. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dc57300c35772d43

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