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'Not one cent': MPs debate alleged $50M drought funding cut

Funding becomes vital as drought conditions continue to cripple much of Queensland.

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10th Oct. 2019 2:10 PM

Nanango member Deb Frecklington calls for the state government to guarantee there are no cuts to drought funding.

Committee formed to give farmers best fight against drought

The South Burnett group will work to ensure farmers access the best access to support.

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02nd Oct. 2019 4:10 PM

SUPPORT: The newly re-formed South Burnett Drought Committee is led by Karen Seiler and will directly work with farmers and rural support services.

MP urges farmers to apply for drought assistance funding

A total of $33 million has been pledged to the Drought Community Support Initiative, which can help livestock farmers

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01st Oct. 2019 9:10 AM

AgForce welcomes 'life-changing' $100m drought assistance

AgForce has described the $100 million in federal drought assistance measures as 'not just welcome, but life changing'.

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30th Sept. 2019 2:09 PM

AgForce Grains president Brendan Taylor said the measures would help farming families put food on their table.

Farming families to have share in $100M drought assistance

The package will provide direct and immediate support for families.

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30th Sept. 2019 7:09 AM

Wide Bay MP Llew O'Brien welcomes in the additional drought assistance.

Up to $1m in drought support pledged for Burnett communities

'The effects on the drought are not just felt on the farm - regional communities suffer too.'

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27th Sept. 2019 1:09 PM

FUNDING: Member for Flynn, Ken O'Dowd, says the North Burnett community will have access to up to $1 million in drought funding.

Committee formed to take action on drought

This will be an important milestone in building nationwide drought resilience.

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18th Sept. 2019 7:09 AM

Farmer Brent Finlay will lead the Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee in Canberra later this month.

Drought spreads further throughout the state

Lack of rainfall across the state has led to additional regions being added to an already long list of drought-declared...

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02nd May 2019 11:05 AM

Additional local government areas have been drought-declared.

Helping hand for struggling South Burnett farmers

Funding to help those doing it tough on the land.

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23rd March 2019 5:03 AM

HELPING HAND: South Burnett farmers will receive support through the RACQ Foundation next week.

The local group helping simplify help

IF YOU'RE searching for a way you can help the local community, this newly formed group might be for you.

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22nd March 2019 10:03 AM

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