Payments of up to $3,000 will continue to be available to drought-hit farming families throughout Christmas and the New Year.
More cash for drought-hit farmers
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.
Get ready for extreme weather
Get ready for extreme weather
With the ongoing threat of bushfires, and storm season on the horizon, Queenslanders are being urged to prepare for extreme weather as part of Get Ready Queensland Week.
Bushfire outlook forecasts active season
Bushfire outlook forecasts active season
Aussies need to be prepared for above average fire risk this year, according to the 2019 Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook.
Drought-affected communities encouraged to apply for Tackling Tough Times grants
Drought-affected communities encouraged to apply for Tackling Tough Times grants
The devastating effects of the drought may no longer be headline news, but the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) knows that the impacts are still being felt right across the country.
Cyclone Oma to approach the southeast Queensland coast
Cyclone Oma to approach the southeast Queensland coast
Tropical Cyclone Oma formed in the Fijian area of responsibility and is forecast to approach the southern Queensland coast.
Aurizon announces funds for North Queensland flood recovery
Aurizon announces funds for North Queensland flood recovery
Aurizon announced a special round of its Community Giving Fund had been set up to help communities in North Queensland affected by flooding.
