A retrospective look at how people have managed western Queensland's long drought

Sally Gall
Updated June 1 2017 - 7:50am, first published May 31 2017 - 3:20pm
In 2017, Norm and Rose Philp's plans for retirement have been put on hold as they enter their fifth year of drought.
In 2017, Norm and Rose Philp's plans for retirement have been put on hold as they enter their fifth year of drought.

McKinlay, Richmond, Flinders, Boulia, Diamantina, Murweh, and Paroo – these seven shires have the dubious distinction of being drought-declared since April 1, 2013.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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