Murray-Darling - Armageddon or ratcheting up the pressure on Victoria ...

To sum up:

Howard says Victoria is vital to his Murray-Darling plans.

Turnbull says they're not and it can go ahead without them. Then, checks with Howard and, in an embarrassing u-turn, toes the party line.

Howard then tosses out a report to show the Murray-Darling water position is becoming critical and it's time to drain the wetlands.

Over to Victoria for the next move ...