Queensland drought relief groups share tips learnt over five years

Sally Gall
Updated August 8 2018 - 6:48pm, first published 6:30pm
Standing tall: Longreach drought relief coordinator, David Phelps, has seen plenty of drought in the last five years and he knows there's still plenty of miles to travel. Picture: Sally Cripps.
Standing tall: Longreach drought relief coordinator, David Phelps, has seen plenty of drought in the last five years and he knows there's still plenty of miles to travel. Picture: Sally Cripps.

As the amount of drought aid distributed by local networks in western and south western Queensland over the last four years approaches the $2 million mark, the managing groups have two messages – remember how long rural Queenslanders have been suffering, and take note of the learnings they’ve discovered along their journey of aid.

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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