ERIN RIETDYK There’s no arguing that rural communities in New South Wales have had it tough in recent years, being hit by drought, flood, bushfires, and now COVID-19. But with the right amount of support and community engagement, … [Read more...]
Water donations flow for the Darling Downs
Sep 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
BEN HARDEN The ongoing drought in the Darling Downs area is bringing out the kindness of strangers, with people around the South East working together to come to the aide of drought-stricken communities by donating thousands of litres of drinking … [Read more...]
Local businesses give Stanthorpe a hand
Sep 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
LAUREN MARTIN Organisations and local business owners are working to help Stanthorpe residents deal with the ongoing dry conditions the area has been facing, as well as the continuing threat of bushfires. Owners of two local … [Read more...]
Farmers struggle through drought
Oct 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
MICAELA ABOODY The current drought across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and inner Western Australia has left cattle and crop farmers struggling to keep their farms viable. Farmers and support organisations have said while the current … [Read more...]
Local boy brings hope to farmers’ kids
Sep 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
TYLER HOWLETT When five-year-old Sabre Fazel said he wanted to bring hope to the children living on drought-affected farms, no one could have predicted that this simple idea could have such a big impact. But Sabre’s mum, Sarah Yip, decided they … [Read more...]
New “drought breaking” technology on trial
Oct 7, 2015 by
CHELSEA MAPPAS Power costs and water consumption could potentially reduce thanks to a new research facility opened at the University of Queensland’s Gatton campus. The facility aims to conduct research into hybrid cooling technologies aimed … [Read more...]
Queensland drought loans in waiting
Sep 14, 2015 by
RACHAEL SCHUMACHER Drought and Drought Recovery Concessional Loans for Queensland are stuck in administration fee negotiations. With over 80% of the state drought declared, farm businesses are waiting for this cycle's concessional loans to … [Read more...]
