The value of hay instead of cash raised in the wake of Burrumbuttock Hay Runners trip to Muttaburra

Sally Gall
Updated March 23 2017 - 9:34am, first published March 22 2017 - 4:00pm
Giving: Signs of thanks flutter from a Muttaburra fence. Droughted recipients say the physical presence of trucks and drivers means as much as cash. Photos: Sally Cripps.
Giving: Signs of thanks flutter from a Muttaburra fence. Droughted recipients say the physical presence of trucks and drivers means as much as cash. Photos: Sally Cripps.

The latest visit to western Queensland by the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners has reignited the debate over whether money should be spent on carting hay or whether it would be serve a better purpose given as cash.

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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