Henley on Todd?

Central Australia's mythical Todd river is flooded with (Shock- Horror!) actual water! Is this phenomena a result of Climate Change ... and if so, will it thus become necessary for this year's 'Henley on Todd' annual regatta to feature real Boats and/or other floaty devices?!

Luckily, there's +/- 8 months before the iconic event is due to take place. Is that enough time to build an up-stream dam to protect the unique nature of 'H o T'? Or will nature come to the rescue?

Stay tuned.