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$160,000 for ‘crucial habitat’ for Gippsland Lakes Koalas
$160,000 for ‘crucial habitat’ for Gippsland Lakes Koalas
Landcarers safeguarding the future of Raymond Island’s iconic koalas with vital habitat revegetation have secured over $160,000 of crucial funding from the Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants.
More cash for drought-hit farmers
More cash for drought-hit farmers
Payments of up to $3,000 will continue to be available to drought-hit farming families throughout Christmas and the New Year.
New working group on drought measures
New working group on drought measures
Minister for Drought David Littleproud won support through the Ministerial Council for a new working group to try and integrate Commonwealth, State and Territory drought relief programs and report back by February 2020.
States need to step up on drought
States need to step up on drought
Minister for Drought David Littleproud is calling on all states to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their farmers and regional communities, who have been facing the worst drought on record.
Extra energy savings for drought-affected small businesses
Extra energy savings for drought-affected small businesses
Farms and small businesses in drought affected areas will receive much needed Government support to reduce their energy costs and improve energy efficiency as part of the Business Energy Advice Program (BEAP).
Moree Dorper sheep farmers set to represent NSW on national stage
Moree Dorper sheep farmers set to represent NSW on national stage
A farming family specialising in Dorper sheep who claim the breed’s ‘extreme adaptability’ is inspiring them to prevail during crippling drought conditions, are set to represent NSW at the 2020 National Landcare Awards.
Support continues for drought-affected communities
Support continues for drought-affected communities
Drought-hit communities will share in more than $1 million for community projects under the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s Tackling Tough Times Together program.
Long-Term support boosted for flood-affected North Queensland
Long-Term support boosted for flood-affected North Queensland
Community Development Officers will soon be working on the ground in eight northern Queensland councils to help recovery efforts after the monsoonal floods.
Better future for general household waste
Better future for general household waste
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on the future use of general household, Mixed Waste Organic Outputs (MWOO) (which is made from this waste) and on a proposed transition package to support the alternative waste treatment (AWT) industry to move to sustainable uses.
