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Drought assistance not a sufficient prescription for rural mental health

Andrew Cairns, Thursday, 14th November 2019 -  One-off measures that only address financial implications will hardly be a long-term solution for the growing intensity and range of challenges facing rural communities, writes

These jumpers are saving the lives of orphaned lambs and farmers

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 6th July 2019 -  As winter settles in and temperatures plummet across rural Australia, hand-knitted jumpers from as far away as Belgium and America are being posted to farmers struggling to keep

Drought Charities Welcome ACNC Probe Following Online Abuse

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 7th November 2018 -  The two drought relief charities at the centre of a charity watchdog inquiry say they are confident the millions of dollars donated to vulnerable farmers are being managed appropriately.    

Unsolicited Drought Donations Hampering Charity Relief Efforts

Luke Michael, Friday, 14th September 2018 -  Drought-affected communities say Australians’ misplaced generosity is hampering the relief efforts of charities on the ground, but one not for profit is coordinating the social

Emergency Drought Aid a Welcome Relief, But Long Term Focus Needed

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 15th August 2018 -  The social sector should unite to provide long term support for drought-affected farmers and their communities once the issue “leaves the headlines”, a rural sector advocate believes.
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