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Relief on its way for Flynn farmers

$50 million in funding was made available through the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate scheme.

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03rd Oct. 2020 11:10 AM

Member for Flynn Ken O'Dowd on site with Flynn farmers. Picture: Contributed

Iconic Toowoomba site gets $244,000 for renovations

THE new money is on top of $211K already spent to support jobs in drought-affected communities.

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30th June 2020 2:06 PM

Making damper in the camp ovens is Jondaryan born and bred Mary-Lou Wicks. Jondaryn Woolshed, Winter Hertiage Festival. July 2019

Drought-ravaged growers plead not to be forgotten

Covid-19 has stolen much of the nation’s focus in recent months, but farmers continue to toil away in desperate drought...

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09th June 2020 3:06 PM

DRY AS A BONE: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Drought David Littleproud in the dry dam with Dino Rizzato, owner of I&L Rizzato & Sons apple orchard in Cottonvale. Picture: File

How new $1 million drought support will be spent in Lockyer

An additional $1 million in federal funding will flow to the region for drought relief – here’s how it will be spent.

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16th May 2020 6:05 AM

NEW FUNDS: Lockyer Valley Mayor Tanya Milligan and Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz announced an additional $1 million in federal support for the region.

Farming households encouraged to apply for funding

Round two of the Drought Community Support Initiative is open to the Bundaberg region

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23rd April 2020 3:04 PM

Meet region’s new drought resilience officer

The mental health worker has taken on the position after a recent surge in funding.

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03rd March 2020 10:03 AM

Russell Mills said his love for connecting with people would be of great use during his stint as the region’s drought resilience officer. Picture: Julian Lehnert

Have your say on Mundubbera’s renewal

Residents get to decide what a $120,000 government grant will be used for.

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11th Feb. 2020 1:02 PM

WHAT DO YOU THINK?: Mundubbera local Allan Cowburn was keen to offer his suggestions to council members. Picture: Julian Lehnert

Bundaberg in line for drought relief funding

Bundaberg Regional Council will receive $1 million after today’s announcement there would be an extension to the Drought...

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28th Jan. 2020 10:01 AM

$1M in drought funding for two Northern Rivers councils

THE drought assistance would be a welcome addition to many residents and business owners struggling in the community.

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28th Jan. 2020 9:01 AM

RELIEF: Drought effected council areas will be eligible for $1 million worth in drought assistance. .

New funding to put boots on ground in drought

Staff will be assisting communities which are undergoing hardships.

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09th Dec. 2019 2:12 PM

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