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Truckload of Christmas hampers heading to farmers

Coast business and families dig deep to support farmers in dire need of help

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09th Dec. 2017 5:12 AM

TOP BLOKE: Steve Camilleri with a truck loaded with Christmas hampers that is bound for Begonia to help people in need.

Desperation on the rise out west

WHEN you can turn on the tap and water comes out without fail every time, it can be easy to forget that some people see it...

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27th Sept. 2017 9:09 AM

TOUGH TIMES: Things aren't looking too good at Tricia Agar's property in south-west Queensland.

A farmer's strive to change 'I want it right now' mentality

A MARYBOROUGH vegetable farmer is planning to open his farm to the public in a bid to educate and reconnect locals with the...

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21st March 2017 3:03 PM

Local vegetable farmer Bill Ward is working to open his farm to the public to educate locals.

Drought is forcing farmers to sacrifice

When drought was officially declared, the writing had already been on the wall for farmers.

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15th March 2017 8:03 AM

DROUGHT DECLARED: Farmer Scott Dowling had to let this patch of mung bean die due to lack of rain.

OUR SAY: Time to dig deep and support our farmers

The good news is that, with a declaration of drought, our farmers can now get the help they need.

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13th March 2017 5:03 AM

Cane farmer Don Schmidt from Island Plantation.

Drought affected farmers can apply for help: MP

GYMPIE region primary producers who feel they are being impacted by the extended dry season have been encouraged to apply...

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03rd March 2017 11:03 AM

The drought is starting to bite in the Gympie region and primary producers who are impacted are encouraged to apply for drought assistance.

Widgee Creek 'dry' is worst some locals have seen yet

Residents along the Widgee Creek say this drought is the worst the area has had in living memory

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25th Feb. 2017 8:02 AM

WORST DROUGHT HE HAS SEEN: George Cotter has not seen the Widgee Cree at a lower level. Photo Contributed

Dry spell sparks political bunfight

AGRICULTURE Minister Bill Byrne has hit back at Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett over claims he made about the dry...

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14th Feb. 2017 1:02 PM

ALL QUIET: Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne says Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett hasn't raised concerns with his office or department.

'Farmers in dire straits': MP wants drought declaration

FARMERS doing it tough in the dry conditions are watching huge bills pile up, says Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett.

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13th Feb. 2017 1:02 PM

DRYING UP: Stephen Bennett wants a drought declaration.