Recovery period support highlighted at Winton conference

Sally Gall
Updated June 20 2018 - 2:46pm, first published 2:45pm
A packed shire hall at Winton hears that families will continue to need help through the recovery period following the breaking of the drought, as it would take time for incomes to regenerate. Photo - Sally Cripps.
A packed shire hall at Winton hears that families will continue to need help through the recovery period following the breaking of the drought, as it would take time for incomes to regenerate. Photo - Sally Cripps.

Geographically isolated families deep in the grip of Queensland’s ongoing drought are still awaiting a clear indication from the state government of whether they can continue to access the drought subsidy component of the education-based Living Away From Home Allowance.

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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