As the severity of the drought starts to hit home with the wider Australian population, more people are asking, “What can I do to help?” There are links to a selection of drought charities at the end of this article, but...
Updated July 31, 2018 15:09:33 Photo: Aviation firefighters have recorded high blood levels of toxic chemicals. (ABC Far North: Mark Rigby, file photo) Aviation firefighters across Australia have been found to have up to 20 times the normal level of toxic...
Farmers across New South Wales and Queensland are calling it the worst drought in living memory. Many are facing ruin and say it is time for their city cousins to acknowledge the disaster. Upper Hunter cattle and sheep farmer Bev Hicks...
Posted July 29, 2018 10:07:29 Photo: Tony Elliott’s family has owned Jondaryan Station for 156 years. (ABC Southern Queensland: Sophie Volker) Map: Jondaryan 4403 Yesterday marked the end of an era for the Kent family, which has owned the historic Jondaryan...
Posted July 29, 2018 00:17:16 Photo: Some drought-hit farmers have said they cannot afford basic items and food. (ABC News: Matthew Abbott) Up to 15,000 farmers who are eligible for a Federal Government drought assistance payment have not applied for it,...
The brother of one of the six men who died in a fishing boat tragedy says it’s unlikely new safety measures would have saved the fishermen’s lives. Joel Feeney lost his brother Zac and several close mates in Queensland’s worst maritime...
Updated July 26, 2018 18:33:57 Photo: With demand for pilots increasing, Qantas wants another 350 by the end of the year. (ABC News: Andrew George) Related Story:
Criticism prompts Regional Express to reduce services to South Australian city Map: Perth 6000...
Updated July 25, 2018 08:16:59 Large fatbergs formed from discarded oil, fats and waste products are being blamed for hundreds of blockages across Brisbane sewers. Fatbergs are caused when cooking oils and fats are tipped down the drain and clog up...
Australia’s international wine exports continue to surge, with the latest export figures hitting the highest growth in 15 years. New data from Wine Australia shows the overall value of exports rocketed 20 per cent in the 2017–18 year to reach $2.76...
Updated July 22, 2018 17:20:27 Photo: Nancy Webb says God has called her to a life of chastity, poverty and obedience as a nun. (ABC Southern Qld: Peter Gunders) Map: Toowoomba 4350 For the past year Toowoomba ABC journalist Nancy Webb...
